80 entries under waver topic. ×

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hang back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, fail, delay)
6
quaver(verb, worry, twist, shock, avoid)
6
shilly-shally(verb, decide, hesitate, limp)
5
bobble(verb, pause, hesitate, stumble)
5
dillydally(verb, fail, delay, diminish, decrease)
5
hem and haw(verb, expression, idiom, pause, hesitate)
5
linger(verb, fail, delay, draw, diminish)
5
wince(verb, withdraw, retreat, fear, dodge)
4
balk(verb, check, withdraw, delay, hinder)
4
break(verb, pause, hesitate, stumble)
4
hang(verb, draw, follow, extend, pause)
4
quail(verb, worry, withdraw, avoid, retreat)
3
be irresolute(verb, expression, idiom, fear, pause)
3
dally(verb, fail, delay, draw, diminish)
3
fluff(verb, pause, hesitate, stumble)
3
oscillate(verb, twist, shock, shake, fly)
3
quake(verb, withdraw, shock, retreat, shake)
3
shudder(verb, worry, withdraw, avoid, retreat)
2
be undecided(verb, expression, idiom, pause, hesitate)
2
blanch(verb, worry, withdraw, avoid, retreat)
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