61 entries under pause topic. ×

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scruple(verb, dispute, have, stick, challenge)
4
demur(verb, dispute, stick, challenge, doubt)
4
waver(verb, dispute, stick, challenge, doubt)
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falter(verb, worry, stick, avoid)
3
hesitate(verb, dispute, stick, challenge, doubt)
2
boggle(verb, stick, question, shy)
2
fluctuate(verb, dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
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fret(verb, upset, trouble, disturb, worry)
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hang back(expression, hesitate, scruple)
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hold off(expression, hesitate, scruple)
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pull back(expression, hesitate, scruple)
2
shrink(verb, worry, avoid, fuss)
2
stickle(verb, stick, question, shy)
2
vacillate(verb, dispute, stick, challenge, doubt)
1
balk(verb, stick, shy, hesitate)
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be loath(verb, stick, question, shy)
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be reluctant(verb, stick, question, shy)
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be unwilling(verb, stick, question, shy)
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doubt(verb, dispute, stick, challenge, question)
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gag(verb, stick, question, shy)
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