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hesitate

British pronunciation/hˈɛsɪtˌe‍ɪt/
American pronunciation/ˈhɛzəˌteɪt/
to hesitate
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to pause before saying or doing something because of uncertainty or nervousness

synonyms : waffle
waver
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2

interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

synonyms : pause
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Examples
1. so I didn't hesitate.
2. She hesitated to touch the hot pan with her bare hands.
3. Don't hesitate to google for solutions to common problems.
4. She hesitated before she decided to go in the haunted house.
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