
Stammer
Emotional Context
Stammering often implies nervousness or uncertainty, adding emotional depth to a character or situation.

She stammered a reply, clearly flustered by the sudden question.
Not Always Disorder
A person might stammer when nervous or caught off-guard, without having a speech disorder.

Caught in the lie, he began to stammer excuses.
Culture Sensitivity
Be aware that stammer may be a sensitive topic as it involves a speech disorder or anxiety.

He apologized after mocking his friend's stammer.
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