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to hesitate
01
to pause before saying or doing something because of uncertainty or nervousness
Intransitive
02
to stammer or pause during speech, often due to uncertainty, nervousness, or difficulty in finding the right words
Intransitive
hesitate
v
hesit
v
hesitater
n
hesitater
n
hesitating
adj
hesitating
adj
hesitation
n
hesitation
n
Example
When asked about the promotion, Sarah hesitated before responding.
In the heated debate, the politician hesitated before addressing the controversial topic.
Confronted with the difficult decision, Tom hesitated, weighing the pros and cons before making a choice.
John hesitated before entering the unfamiliar building, wondering if he was in the right place.
Facing the unexpected question, the candidate hesitated for a moment, carefully choosing her words before replying.
