111 entries under hesitate topic. ×

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cringe(verb, start, withdraw, retreat, shy)
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dally(pause, falter, scruple)
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debate(pause, falter, scruple)
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defer(verb, stop, check, delay, hinder)
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deprecate(oppose, criticize, object, protest, disagree)
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dillydally(pause, falter, scruple)
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dither(pause, falter, scruple)
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doubt(stick, object, pause, shy)
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fight(object, protest, disagree, waver)
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flounder(pause, falter, scruple)
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fluctuate(pause, falter, scruple)
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fumble(pause, falter, scruple)
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hang(pause, falter, scruple)
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have misgivings(verb, expression, stick, pause, shy)
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have qualms(verb, expression, stick, pause, shy)
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hover(pause, falter, scruple)
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jerk(noun, verb, upset, withdraw, blow)
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kick(noun, verb, upset, oppose, withdraw)
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linger(pause, falter, scruple)
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oscillate(pause, falter, scruple)
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