81 entries under pause topic. ×

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flounder(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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seesaw(verb, stop, balance, hesitate)
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shake(verb, sway, vary, hesitate)
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swerve(verb, move, stop, change, remove)
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tremble(verb, shake, sway, vary)
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weave(verb, shake, sway, vary)
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balance(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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be reluctant(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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be unwilling(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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boggle(verb, hesitate, falter, 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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demur(verb, hesitate, falter, balk)
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dillydally(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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doubt(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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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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