What does sputtered mean?
Past tense of 'sputter', to utter or speak in a weak, indistinct, or spasmodic manner; to scatter or spray something, such as sparks or dust, in a sudden, brief burst.
Example
"The politician's words were sputtered as he struggled to maintain his composure during the heated debate."
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