86 entries under balk topic. ×

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alternate(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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backfire(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
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be irresolute(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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be reluctant(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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be unwilling(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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blanch(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
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blow hot and cold(expression, idiom, pause, hesitate, falter)
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carom(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
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dally(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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defer(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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delay(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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dillydally(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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dither(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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doubt(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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flounder(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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fluctuate(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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fumble(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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gag(verb, hold, control, restrain, curb)
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hang(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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kick(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
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