82 entries under pause topic. ×

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hang back(verb, expression, delay, stay)
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lurch(verb, shake, swing, sway)
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stumble(verb, stick, shake, shy)
3
think twice(verb, expression, hesitate, ponder)
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balance(hesitate, falter, waver, balk)
2
be irresolute(verb, hesitate, ponder, stumble)
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be loath(verb, stick, doubt, shy)
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be reluctant(verb, stick, doubt, shy)
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be undecided(verb, change, alter, swing)
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be unwilling(stick, doubt, shy, lazy)
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break(swing, hesitate, stumble, waver)
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debate(doubtful, hesitate, falter, balk)
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defer(doubtful, hesitate, falter, balk)
2
fluff(hesitate, stumble, waver, undecided)
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fumble(doubtful, hesitate, falter, balk)
2
hang(verb, doubtful, hesitate, falter)
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have qualms(verb, expression, dispute, stick, challenge)
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hold back(expression, doubtful, falter, balk)
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hold off(expression, doubtful, falter, balk)
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ponder(doubtful, hesitate, falter, balk)
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