Hang back and Stagger

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Hang back

Hang back verb - To show uncertainty about the right course of action.
Usage example: even though the young mother wanted the job, she still hung back because she wasn't sure if she should spend time away from her family
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Stagger and hang back are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stagger" instead a verb "Hang back".

Stagger

Stagger verb - To show uncertainty about the right course of action.
Usage example: a daunting problem that would make even the most decisive person stagger just a bit
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Hang back and stagger are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hang back" instead a verb "Stagger".
Nearby Words: staggering, staggered, staggeringly

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