215 entries under pause topic. ×

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cut short(verb, expression, stop, hold, break)
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discontinuance(noun, stop, break, act, close)
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gap(noun, break, delay, lapse)
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hesitate(verb, stop, delay, rest, relax)
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hiatus(noun, stop, break, close, end)
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hold back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, control)
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interlude(noun, stop, calm, break, quiet)
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interval(noun, stop, calm, break, close)
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lull(noun, stop, calm, break, quiet)
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recess(noun, verb, stop, action, calm)
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waver(verb, stop, delay, rest, relax)
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shake(verb, stop, delay, weakness, rest)
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stagger(noun, verb, sway, walk)
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stammer(verb, shake, sway, hesitate)
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vacillate(verb, shake, sway, decide)
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deter(verb, stop, close, end, separate)
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hold up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold)
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moratorium(noun, break, delay, agreement)
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stumble(noun, verb, sway, shuffle)
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tremble(verb, decline, reduce, fail, lower)
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