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63 entries under pause topic. ×

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tergiversate(verb, move, stop, cut, avoid)
2
vacillate(verb, move, change, remove, turn)
2
waffle(verb, move, stop, change, remove)
1
balance(change, vary, hesitate, falter)
1
balk(verb, stop, start, withdraw, retreat)
1
be irresolute(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
1
be reluctant(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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be unwilling(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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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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dillydally(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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dither(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
1
doubt(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
1
falter(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge)
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flounder(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
1
fumble(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
1
hold back(expression, hesitate, falter, balk)
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hold off(verb, expression, stop, slip)
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