stotter

/ˈstɒtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who stutters or has difficulty speaking due to a speech disorder.

“The young boy was a stotter, and it took him a while to get the words out.”

2. verb

To speak with a stutter, or to cause someone to stutter by speaking quickly or unclearly.

“The rapid-fire questions caused the witness to stotter and stumble over his answers.”

Synonyms

  • stammerer
  • stutterer

Antonyms

  • articulate
  • eloquent