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3.5.1.1.8Speak poorly  

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  • Use this domain for words related to speaking poorly.

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  • What words refer to not being able to speak correctly? slow of speech, not fluent, poor speaker, stutter, stammer, have a speech impediment. What words refer to speaking so that people can't understand you? speak incoherently, speak irrational, say nonsense, speak gibberish, No one could understand him. I can't understand you. I can't understand a word you are saying. What words refer to making a mistake when speaking? stumble, misspeak, gaff, speak ungrammatically. What words are used for speaking inappropriately? speak inappropriately, be rude, crude, socially unacceptable, filthy speech, out of place, not fit for mixed company, shocking speech. What words refer to not knowing what to say? not know what to say, be speechless, tongue-tied, cat's got your tongue. What words refer to speaking too long? speak for too long, go over the time allotted, be long winded, speak forever. What words refer to when a person wants to speak but hesitates? hesitate, pause, false start. What words describe something that has been said so often that people think it is stupid? trite, over-used, stale, banal, be wearing thin, threadbare, clichéd, corny, hackneyed, shopworn, stereotyped, commonplace.

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  • 3.5.1.1.8

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https://w3id.org/MoRe-SFB1475/CT/concepts/4126475337

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