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stammered

/ˈstæmərd/ verb · British & US
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What does stammered mean?

verb

Past tense of stammer, to speak with hesitation, repetition, or spasmodic interruption of the normal flow of speech.

Example

"She stammered over her words when asked to give a speech in front of the class."

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