111 entries under hesitate topic. ×

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stick(verb, withdraw, confuse, object, doubt)
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stickle(verb, oppose, withdraw, stick, object)
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strain(object, protest, disagree, waver)
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think twice(verb, expression, pause, falter)
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vacillate(verb, stick, object, pause, shy)
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waffle(verb, stop, decline, avoid, deceive)
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wince(verb, start, withdraw, retreat, dodge)
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alternate(pause, falter, scruple)
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backfire(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge)
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balance(pause, falter, scruple)
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be irresolute(pause, falter, scruple)
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be loath(verb, stick, pause, shy)
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blanch(verb, start, withdraw, retreat, shy)
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blench(verb, start, withdraw, retreat, shy)
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blink(verb, start, withdraw, retreat, dodge)
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blow hot and cold(expression, idiom, pause, falter)
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carom(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge)
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cavil(verb, decline, object, avoid, deceive)
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combat(object, protest, disagree, waver)
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complain(oppose, criticize, object, protest, disagree)
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