Hesitated

At one time, people would not have hesitated to light up a cigarette in stations, restaurants, or hospital waiting rooms.

I hesitated about which road to take.

Since it was raining, Nancy hesitated to go out.

I hesitated to leave his grave.

I hesitated to go to the movie with him.

He hesitated for a while.

He hesitated for a moment.

He hesitated before answering.

Tom hesitated to bring up the subject.

Tom hesitated to discuss the subject with Mary.