87 entries under pause topic. ×

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dillydally(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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be irresolute(verb, expression, idiom, hesitate)
2
hedge(verb, hesitate, stumble, falter)
2
hold off(expression, hesitate, falter, balk)
2
pull back(verb, expression, withdraw, retreat)
2
question(verb, dispute, stick, challenge, doubt)
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shrink(verb, move, withdraw, retreat, shake)
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stickle(verb, withdraw, stick, object, doubt)
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stutter(verb, hesitate, stumble, falter)
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think twice(verb, expression, stop, delay, rest)
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whiffle(verb, sway, hesitate, stumble)
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balk(verb, withdraw, stick, object, doubt)
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be loath(verb, stick, shy, hesitate)
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be reluctant(verb, stick, object, protest)
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be undecided(verb, change, alter, swing)
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be unwilling(stick, shy, hesitate, falter)
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blow hot and cold(verb, expression, idiom, change, alter)
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break(hesitate, stumble, stutter)
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dally(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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defer(verb, hesitate, stumble, falter)
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