91 entries under pause topic. ×

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hem and haw(verb, expression, idiom, move, stop)
5
tergiversate(verb, hesitate, falter, balk)
4
blow hot and cold(verb, expression, idiom, move, stop)
4
equivocate(verb, stop, balance, hesitate)
4
roll(verb, swing, sway, rock)
4
waffle(verb, move, stop, change, remove)
3
bobble(verb, hesitate, stumble, waver)
3
demur(verb, stop, dispute, challenge, doubt)
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hover(verb, stop, beat, flash)
3
lurch(verb, swing, sway, rock)
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be irresolute(verb, stop, balance, hesitate)
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be undecided(verb, change, alter, swing)
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have qualms(verb, expression, dispute, challenge, doubt)
2
hedge(verb, stop, balance, hesitate)
2
scruple(verb, stop, dispute, challenge, doubt)
2
swerve(verb, move, stop, change, remove)
2
weave(verb, shake, swing, sway)
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balance(change, vary, hesitate, falter)
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balk(hesitate, falter, scruple)
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be reluctant(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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