Linger and Stutter

Linger

Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

Stutter and linger are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stutter" instead a verb "Linger".

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

Stutter

Stutter verb - Speak haltingly.
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Synonyms for Stutter

Linger and stutter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Linger" instead a verb "Stutter".

Nearby Words: stuttering, stuttered, stutterer

Common collocations

bit linger bit stutter bit
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