3
shilly-shally(noun, verb, delay, dispute, weakness)
3
shrink from
3
sprinkling
3
state a grievance(expression, idiom)
3
straddle the fence(expression, idiom)
3
throw doubt upon(expression, idiom)
3
touch of conscience(expression, idiom)
3
trace(noun, drop, part, end, dash)
3
treat with reserve(expression, idiom)
3
twinge(noun, doubt, misgiving, qualm, pang)
3
units of weight(expression, idiom)
3
voice of conscience(expression, idiom)
3
yell bloody murder(expression, idiom)
2
balance(pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
2
be apprehensive of(verb, dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
2
be curious(verb, dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
2
be in a quandary(verb, dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
2
be puzzled(verb, dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
2
be undetermined(verb, dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
2
blench(verb, recoil, cringe, flinch)
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