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Hesitate (Verb)

Meaning 1

Pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness; "Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

  • Waffle
  • Waver

Hyponyms

  • Linger Over
  • Oscillate
  • Linger
  • Vacillate
  • Vibrate
  • Waver

Related Words

  • Hesitancy (noun)
  • Hesitator (noun)
  • Hesitater (noun)
  • Hesitation (noun)
  • Hesitant (adjective)

Meaning 2

Interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing; "The speaker paused".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

  • Pause

Related Words

  • Hesitater (noun)
  • Hesitation (noun)
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