69 entries under pause topic. ×

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demur(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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dillydally(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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dither(verb, hesitate, ponder, stumble)
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doubt(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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equivocate(verb, stop, balance, hesitate)
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falter(hesitate, balk, scruple)
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fence-straddle(verb, hesitate, hedge, waver)
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flounder(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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fluctuate(verb, stop, balance, hesitate)
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fumble(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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hang(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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hang back(expression, hesitate, falter, balk)
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hold back(expression, hesitate, falter, balk)
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hold off(expression, hesitate, falter, balk)
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linger(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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ponder(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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pull back(expression, hesitate, falter, balk)
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pussyfoot(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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pussyfoot around(verb, expression, hesitate, waver)
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reel(verb, hesitate, hedge, waver)
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