Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To trip or lose one's balance momentarily, typically while walking.
Stumble
/ˈstʌmbəl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He stumbles back as my marble crashes into his forehead.
She stumbled and halted in her utterance.
Stumbling back, I raise my rifle.
Etymology:
Originates from the Old Norse word "stumbla," meaning to stagger or walk clumsily. It is related to Middle Low German "stompeln," which signifies an unsteady movement.
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