73 entries under balk topic. ×

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swerve(verb, move, stop, change, remove)
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alternate(verb, stop, change, alter, adjust)
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be irresolute(verb, stop, pause, balance, hesitate)
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cavil(verb, object, doubt, escape, protest)
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debate(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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dither(verb, pause, hesitate, ponder, stumble)
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hang back(expression, pause, hesitate, falter)
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jib(object, protest)
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ponder(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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pull back(expression, pause, hesitate, falter)
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scruple(pause, disagree, hesitate, stumble, waver)
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seesaw(verb, stop, change, alter, pause)
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shrink(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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shy away(expression, pause, hesitate, falter)
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stickle(object, pause, protest, disagree, hesitate)
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straddle(verb, stop, pause, balance, hesitate)
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strain(object, protest, disagree, hesitate, waver)
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think twice(verb, expression, stop, pause, balance)
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be reluctant(object, pause, protest, hesitate, falter)
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be unwilling(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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