Synonyms for

Stagger

Verb / ˈstægɜ: / Another word for stagger — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall

Synonyms & similar words

reel stumble distribute swag flounder keel lurch careen wobble lurch sway stumble totter reel careen swerve weave pitch rock teeter shuffle shamble limp hobble trudge straggle stomp plod

Example sentences

  1. She began to stagger and would have fallen if he hadn't caught her.
  2. The drunk man staggered out of the bar and into the street.
  3. The boxer staggered backwards after being punched in the face.
  4. The hiker began to stagger under the weight of his heavy backpack.
  5. The ship began to stagger in the rough waves.

Quotes

  • I try to stagger the stress, to get the most out of life.
  • I sometimes stagger when I walk, because my feet don't know who they work for.
  • It is better to stagger along the right path than to walk firmly in the wrong direction.

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