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Synonyms of totter

6 similar words

Another word for totter is stagger. Other synonyms of totter are teeter.

Synonyms and similar words for totter

verbTo walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.

  • reel
  • teeterTo totter (move unsteadily).
  • toddle
  • staggerIn standing or walking, to sway from one side to the other as if about to fall; to stand or walk unsteadily; to reel or...
  • sway

verbTo be on the brink of collapse.

  • toppleTo totter and fall, or to lean as if about to do so.

Meaning of totter

  1. verb To walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.
  2. verb To be on the brink of collapse.
  3. verb To collect junk or scrap.

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Questions about synonyms of totter

What is another word for totter?
Totter has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as stagger and teeter.
What does totter mean?
Totter means to walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.

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