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English noun: stammer | |||
| 1. | stammer (state) a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds | ||
| Synonyms | stutter | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | defect of speech, speech defect, speech disorder | ||
English verb: stammer | |||
| 1. | stammer (communication) speak haltingly | ||
| Samples | The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room. | ||
| Examples | Sam and Sue stammer | ||
| Synonyms | bumble, falter, stutter | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize | ||
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