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flub vs stumble

stumble vs flub

flub and stumble both are nouns.

flub and stumble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flub Yes No Yes No
stumble Yes No Yes No
As nouns, stumble is a hyponym of flub; that is, stumble is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than flub:
  • flub: an embarrassing mistake
  • stumble: an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
flub (noun) stumble (noun)
an embarrassing mistake an unsteady uneven gait
an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
flub (verb) stumble (verb)
make a mess of, destroy or ruin make an error
miss a step and fall or nearly fall
walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly
encounter by chance
Difference between flub and stumble

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