spluttered
Coughed out words
Spluttered is the past tense of splutter, meaning to speak rapidly and confusedly, often while spitting or making explosive sounds: He spluttered with indignation when accused.
It also describes engines or flames making irregular, spitting noises: The motor spluttered and died.
The word suggests loss of composure or mechanical failure.
Spoke with involuntary repetitions
- stutteredSpoke with involuntary repetitions
- gabbledSpoke fast, unintelligibly
- blurtedUttered without restraint
- choked outRendered unconscious by compression
babbled · mumbled · garbled · incoherent · exclaimed · burst out · ejaculated · faltered
Expelled air spasmodically
- misfiredFailed to discharge properly
- backfiredProduced unintended harmful consequences
- stalledStopped unexpectedly
- chokedHad airway blocked
faltered · juddered · hiccupped · died · struggled · seized · rattled · puttered
stammered
Spoke with involuntary repetitions
- stutteredSpoke with involuntary repetitions
- gabbledSpoke fast, unintelligibly
- blurtedUttered without restraint
choked out · babbled · mumbled · garbled · incoherent · exclaimed · burst out · ejaculated · faltered · stumbled
coughed
Expelled air spasmodically
- misfiredFailed to discharge properly
- backfiredProduced unintended harmful consequences
- stalledStopped unexpectedly
choked · faltered · juddered · hiccupped · died · struggled · seized · rattled · puttered · conked out
sprayed
Emitted in fine drops
spurted · coughed up · expelled · ejected · spit out · gargled · showered · misted · atomized
indignant
Angered by unfairness
apoplectic · incensed · irate · seething · livid · exasperated · protested · objected · retorted · red-faced
splutteredenunciated
Spoke with clear pronunciation
pronounced · declared · intoned · recited · orated