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challenge(noun, dispute, dislike, object)
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complain(object, protest, disagree, hesitate)
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delay(noun, stop, weakness, doubt)
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dispute(challenge, object, doubt, question)
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fluctuate(stop, dispute, challenge, doubt)
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have reservations(expression, question, suspect, distrust)
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jib(object, protest, balk)
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misgive(dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
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object(protest, disagree, hesitate, waver)
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query(noun, trouble, concern, dispute)
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shilly-shally(noun, delay, dispute, weakness)
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shrink from
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be apprehensive of(dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
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be curious(dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
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be in a quandary(dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
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be puzzled(dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
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be undetermined(dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
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blench(recoil, cringe, flinch)
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disbelieve(dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
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dissent(noun, doubt, uncertainty, reservation)
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