Synonyms for Dither
Definition of dither
- noun
- an excited state of agitation; "he was in a dither"; "there was a terrible flap about the theft"
- verb
- act nervously; be undecided; be uncertain
- make a fuss; be agitated
6 synonyms found
Writing tips for "dither"
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