Word Meaning

stumble definition and meaning

v. i. To trip in walking or in moving in any way with the legs; to strike the foot so as to fall, or to endanger a fall; to stagger because of a false step.
v. i. To walk in an unsteady or clumsy manner.
v. i. To fall into a crime or an error; to err.
v. i. To strike or happen (upon a person or thing) without design; to fall or light by chance; -- with on, upon, or against.
v. t. To cause to stumble or trip.
v. t. Fig.: To mislead; to confound; to perplex; to cause to err or to fall.
n. A trip in walking or running.
n. A blunder; a failure; a fall from rectitude.

Crossword clues for stumble

- Trip up