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64 entries under pause topic. ×

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delay(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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demur(verb, stop, withdraw, retreat)
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dillydally(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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dither(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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doubt(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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falter(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge)
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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(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop)
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hesitate(verb, withdraw, retreat, wait)
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hold back(expression, stick, trail, falter)
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hold off(expression, hesitate, linger, falter)
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hover(stick, hesitate, trail, linger)
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linger(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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oscillate(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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ponder(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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scruple(verb, stop, balance, hesitate)
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seesaw(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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