140 entries under verb topic. ×

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be indecisive(change, swing, hesitate, falter)
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be irresolute(change, swing, hesitate, falter)
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be noncommittal(avoid, dodge, evade, stall)
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beat around the bush(expression, idiom, avoid, dodge)
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blow hot and cold(expression, idiom, change, alter)
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challenge(dispute, doubt, question, hesitate)
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change mind(expression, change, hesitate, waver)
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disbelieve(dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
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discredit(dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
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dispute(challenge, doubt, question, hesitate)
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distrust(dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
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doubt(noun, delay, dispute, weakness)
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evade(avoid, dodge, waffle, prevaricate)
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fence-straddle(change, swing, hesitate, waver)
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give the run around(expression, idiom, cool, delay)
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impugn(dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
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misdoubt(dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
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palter(hesitate, falter, vacillate, dither)
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prevaricate(avoid, dodge, hesitate, evade)
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pussyfoot around(expression, change, hesitate, falter)
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