3
oscillate(verb, alter, vary, hesitate, falter)
3
scruple(noun, verb, delay, dispute, weakness)
3
shilly-shallying
3
stagger(verb, change, decide, hesitate, falter)
3
tarry(cool, delay, wait, hesitate, linger)
3
tentative(adjective, decide, irresolute)
3
time
3
to-and-fro(noun, act, delay, weakness, doubt)
3
vacillating(adjective, irresolute)
3
vacillatory(adjective, shy, doubtful, decide, hesitant)
3
vary(verb, change, alter, adjust, hesitate)
2
balance
2
be apprehensive of(verb, dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
2
be curious(verb, dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
2
be dubious(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 uncertain(verb, dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
2
be undetermined(verb, dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
2
blow
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