2
demurrer
2
exception
2
factor(noun, cause)
2
faltering(noun, doubt, integrity, morality, misgiving)
2
grievance
2
hesitancy(noun, doubt, integrity, morality, misgiving)
2
kick
2
modesty
2
pangs(noun, reconsideration)
2
pause(noun, doubt, integrity, morality, misgiving)
2
protest
2
protestation
2
remonstrance(doubt, misgiving, pang)
2
remorsefulness(noun, feeling, distress, shame, sorrow)
2
reserve
2
scruples(integrity, principles, conscience)
2
second thoughts(noun, expression, sorrow, regret, scruple)
2
squawk
2
sympathy(noun, understanding, empathy, concern, sorrow)
2
unwillingness
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