"stammer" in the noun sense
1. stammer, stutter
a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds
"stammer" in the verb sense
1. bumble, stutter, stammer, falter
speak haltingly
"The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room"
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