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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of hesitater. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   one who hesitates (usually out of fear) wordnet
3. 3
   A word, such as "er" or "um", expressing hesitation on the part of the speaker.

Synonyms

All synonyms

hesitatervacillatorwavererwaverer

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