Hesitate and Waffle

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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

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Waffle is a synonym for hesitate in wait topic. In some cases you can use "Waffle" instead a verb "Hesitate".

Waffle verb - Pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness.

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Hesitate is a synonym for waffle. You can use "Hesitate" instead a verb "Waffle".

Nearby Words: waffling, waffled, waff

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