60 entries under scruple topic. ×

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balk(pause, hesitate, falter)
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be reluctant(pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
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be unwilling(pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
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dally(pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
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debate(pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
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defer(pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
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delay(verb, pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
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demur(pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
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dillydally(pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
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doubt(pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
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falter(verb, shake, pause, sway, hesitate)
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fumble(pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
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hang(pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
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hang back(expression, pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
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hold back(expression, pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
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hold off(expression, pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
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linger(pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
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pause(verb, hesitate, ponder, stumble, falter)
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ponder(pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
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pull back(expression, pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
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