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Meaning
Verb
●
To
stop
or
pause
respecting
decision
or
action
; to be
in suspense
or
uncertainty
as to
a determination.
●
To
stammer
; to
falter
in speaking.
●
To
utter
with
hesitation
or to
intimate
by a
reluctant
manner.
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Origin
hesitate
English
haesitatus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Demur
Boggle
Deliberate
Dither
Falter
Hesitate
Hover
Mammer
Scruple
Stick
Swither
Waver
Balbucinate
Balbutiate
Hem
Haw
Stammer
Stutter
HæSitate
Stand Shilly-Shally
More
Antonyms
Decide
Brazen
Resolve
Damn The Torpedoes
Grasp The Nettle
Shoot From The Hip
Shoot From The Lip
Shoot One'S Mouth Off
Go Big Or Go Home
Shoot First And Ask Questions Later
Related
Refuse
Reluctant
Bother
Dare
Forget
Attempt
Intend
Afraid
Try
Wish
Able
Prefer
Willing
Deign
Fail
Tend
Shy
Struggle
Seek
Opt
Unwilling
Endeavor
Regret
Dared
Continue
Obligated
Have To
Think Twice
Like To
Shy Away
Get To
Feel Free
Would Like
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