110 entries under pause topic. ×

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be loath(verb, stick, shy, hesitate)
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be reluctant(verb, stop, stick, object, doubt)
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blow hot and cold(expression, idiom, hesitate, falter)
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break off(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
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bring to an end(expression, idiom, stop, close, end)
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call it a day(expression, idiom, stop, close, end)
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come to an end(expression, idiom, stop, close, end)
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dally(hesitate, falter, scruple)
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debate(hesitate, falter, scruple)
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defer(verb, stop, check, delay, hinder)
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dillydally(hesitate, falter, scruple)
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dither(hesitate, falter, scruple)
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doubt(stick, object, shy, hesitate)
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end(verb, stop, close, complete, block)
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equivocate(avoid, hide, escape, conceal)
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finish(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
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flounder(hesitate, falter, scruple)
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fluctuate(hesitate, falter, scruple)
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fumble(hesitate, falter, scruple)
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hang(hesitate, falter, scruple)
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