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84 entries under balk topic. ×

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be unwilling(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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blanch(verb, start, withdraw, retreat, shy)
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carom(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
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dally(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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debate(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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defer(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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delay(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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dillydally(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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dither(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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doubt(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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falter(verb, withdraw, retreat, pause, dodge)
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flounder(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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fumble(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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hold back(expression, pause, hesitate, falter)
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hold off(verb, expression, stop, slip, pause)
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hover(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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jerk(noun, verb, drop, fall, withdraw)
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kick(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
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linger(pause, hesitate, falter, scruple)
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oscillate(turn, pause, pitch, hesitate, falter)
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