69 entries under pause topic. ×

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vacillate(verb, hesitate, ponder, stumble)
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alternate(verb, stop, balance, hesitate)
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balance(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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be irresolute(verb, stop, balance, hesitate)
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hedge(verb, stop, balance, hesitate)
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hem and haw(expression, idiom, stop, balance)
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hesitate(verb, wait, falter, waver)
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hover(verb, stop, balance, hesitate)
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oscillate(verb, stop, balance, hesitate)
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seesaw(verb, stop, balance, hesitate)
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balk(hesitate, falter, scruple)
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be indecisive(verb, hesitate, falter, waver)
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be reluctant(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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be unwilling(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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blow hot and cold(expression, idiom, hesitate, falter)
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change mind(verb, expression, hesitate, waver)
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dally(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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debate(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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defer(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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delay(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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