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stumble
[stuhm-buhl]
verb (used without object)
to strike the foot against something, as in walking or running, so as to stagger or fall; trip.
to walk or go unsteadily.
to stumble down a dark passage.
to make a slip, mistake, or blunder, especially a sinful one.
to stumble over a question; to stumble and fall from grace.
to proceed in a hesitating or blundering manner, as in action or speech (often followed byalong ).
to discover or meet with accidentally or unexpectedly (usually followed by on, upon, oracross ).
They stumbled on a little village.
to falter or hesitate, as at an obstacle to progress or belief.
verb (used with object)
to cause to stumble; trip.
to give pause to; puzzle or perplex.
noun
the act of stumbling.
a moral lapse or error.
a slip or blunder.
stumble
/ ˈʌə /
verb
to trip or fall while walking or running
to walk in an awkward, unsteady, or unsure way
to make mistakes or hesitate in speech or actions
to come (across) by accident
to commit a grave mistake or sin
noun
a false step, trip, or blunder
the act of stumbling
Other Word Forms
- stumbler noun
- stumblingly adverb
- unstumbling adjective
- ˈٳܳ noun
- ˈٳܳԲ adverb
- ˈٳܳԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of stumble1
Example Sentences
Meltzer said she pulled over and began taking photos and videos after realizing she had just stumbled upon a federal immigration operation.
Finally, they stumbled upon Perfumer’s Apprentice, Hermitage Oils and Pell Wall — material suppliers where you can order the fragrant oils and molecules that make up perfumes.
“Dangerous Animals” keenly analyzes the weak points in modern sharksploitation, avoiding spots where most films of its ilk stumble.
And that fleeting moment when stumbling across each other's profiles on a dating app can be vital, as Ashley and Joe know.
Journalism appeared to have stumbled coming out of the gate but Rispoli dismissed it as a reason for the loss.
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