Hesitate — synonyms, definition

1. hesitate (Verb)

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hesitate (Verb) — Pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness. ex. "Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures"

hesitate (Verb) — Interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing. ex. "The speaker hesitated"

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