Dive
Dive verb - To cast oneself head first into deep water.
Hesitate
Hesitate verb - To show uncertainty about the right course of action.
Usage example: I didn't hesitate to tell them that what they were doing was wrong and that I wanted no part of it
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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He also doesn't hesitate to dive into battle when he sees humans in danger.
- Case in point: When it seems like searching for her in starfish-form in the ocean via boat is hopeless, he doesn't hesitate to drink a potentially dangerous potion and dive in, in order to continue searching.
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