stumbling
verbDivide stumbling into syllables:
stum · bling
How to pronounce stumbling:
Definition of stumbling:
- stumbling (verb):
 - to fall into sin or waywardness
 
Synonyms for stumbling:
faltering
halting
hesitant
inarticulate
maundering
mumbling
muttering
sputtering
stammering
stuttering
Antonyms for stumbling:
advancing
ambling
continuing
hiking
marching
moseying
moving
pacing
perambulating
plodding
proceeding
roaming
sauntering
stepping
striding
strolling
tramping
treading
trekking
trudging
walking
wandering
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 - messing
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