62 entries under pause topic. ×

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be reluctant(object, protest, hesitate, falter)
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be unwilling(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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dally(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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debate(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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defer(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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delay(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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dillydally(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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dither(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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doubt(object, disagree, hesitate, falter)
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falter(hesitate, balk, scruple)
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flounder(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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fluctuate(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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fumble(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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hang(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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hang back(expression, hesitate, falter, balk)
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hold back(expression, hesitate, falter, balk)
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hold off(expression, hesitate, falter, balk)
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hover(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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linger(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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oscillate(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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