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splutter Synonyms
Another word for splutter
Choosing another word for splutter depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To make a series of short, explosive spitting or choking sounds.
Usage Example
"The damp firewood began to hiss and sputter in the hearth."
Strongest
sputter
Strong
spit
Weak
crackle
fizzle
• verb (Context 2)
To speak rapidly, indistinctly, and incoherently (especially due to anger, embarrassment, or surprise).
Usage Example
"Caught completely off guard by the question, the spokesperson could only sputter in response."
Strongest
sputter
Strong
stammer
stutter
bluster
Weak
flounder
• noun (Context 3)
A series of short, sharp, explosive spitting or choking sounds.
Usage Example
"The old lawnmower gave a loud sputter and then went completely silent."
Strongest
sputter
Strong
crackle
Weak
spatter
• noun (Context 4)
Rapid, confused, and indistinct speech, often resulting from anger or embarrassment.
Usage Example
"His attempt at an explanation came out as an incoherent stammer of excuses."
Strong
stammer
stutter
Weak
babble
Opposites of splutter
The opposite of splutter shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
enunciate
articulate
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Splutter. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/splutter