Hem and haw
Hem and haw verb - Utter `hems' and `haws'; indicated hesitation.
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Synonyms for Hem and haw
Shy and hem and haw are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shy" instead a verb phrase "Hem and haw".
Shy
Shy verb - Start suddenly, as from fright.
Hem and haw and shy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hem and haw" instead a verb "Shy".
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