Hesitate

verb
'hɛzɪ,teɪt

Verb

  • pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

    “Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures”

    Similar:WaffleWaver

  • interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

    Similar:Pause
    Type of:Delay

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