Hesitated

//ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪd//

Synonyms for "hesitated" (115 found)

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Closest matches (23)

boggle delay deliberate demur falter mammer scruple stammer stickle stutter vacillate waver alternate back down balance balk be dilatory blench

Verb(5 words)

waffle waver falter balbucinate balbutiate

Strong matches (35)

blow call a recess debate dither doubt equivocate fear fight shy fight shy of filibuster flinch fluctuate fumble gain time halt hang hang back hang fire hang in doubt hang off

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have qualms haver haw hem hem and haw hold back hold off hover

Verb(7 words)

boggle deliberate demur dither halt haw hem

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

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I hesitated about which road to take.

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Since it was raining, Nancy hesitated to go out.

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I hesitated to leave his grave.

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