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lurch vs stumble

stumble vs lurch

lurch and stumble both are nouns.

lurch and stumble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lurch Yes No Yes No
stumble Yes No Yes No
As nouns, lurch and stumble are synonyms defined as:
  • lurch and stumble: an unsteady uneven gait
Other synonyms of lurch include stagger.
lurch (noun) stumble (noun)
an unsteady uneven gait an unsteady uneven gait
the act of moving forward suddenly an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)
a decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage)
lurch (verb) stumble (verb)
defeat by a lurch make an error
move abruptly miss a step and fall or nearly fall
move slowly and unsteadily walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly
walk as if unable to control one's movements encounter by chance
loiter about, with no apparent aim
Difference between lurch and stumble

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