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stumble vs trip-up

trip-up vs stumble

stumble and trip-up both are nouns.

stumble is a verb but trip-up is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stumble Yes No Yes No
trip-up Yes No No No
As nouns, stumble and trip-up are synonyms defined as:
  • stumble and trip-up: an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
Other synonyms of stumble include misstep, trip.
stumble (noun) trip-up (noun)
an unsteady uneven gait an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
stumble (verb) trip-up (verb)
make an error
miss a step and fall or nearly fall
walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly
encounter by chance
Difference between stumble and trip-up

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