stumble
//ˈstʌm.bəl//
Verb
stumbleInfinitive
stumblePresent tense
stumbledPast tense
stumbledPast participle
stumblingPresent participle
stumblesThird-person singular
1
to trip or momentarily lose one's balance while walking or running
She stumbled on a rock and nearly fell.
2
to walk or move in an unsteady way
He stumbled down the dark hallway.
3
to make a mistake or encounter difficulty when speaking or performing
He stumbled over his words during the presentation.
4
to discover or encounter something by chance
I stumbled upon an old photo album in the attic.
Noun
1
an act of stumbling or tripping
She recovered quickly from her stumble on the stairs.
2
a mistake or blunder
The company recovered quickly from its early stumbles.