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