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hesitate
[ hez-i-teyt ]
verb (used without object)
- to be reluctant or wait to act because of fear, indecision, or disinclination:
She hesitated to take the job.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
- to have scruples or doubts; be unwilling:
He hesitated to break the law.
- to pause:
I hesitated before reciting the next line.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- to falter in speech; stammer:
Embarrassment caused the speaker to hesitate.
hesitate
/ ˈɛɪˌٱɪ /
verb
- to hold back or be slow in acting; be uncertain
- to be unwilling or reluctant (to do something)
- to stammer or pause in speaking
Derived Forms
- ˈˌٲپ, adjective
- ˌˈٲپDz, noun
- ˈˌٲٱ, noun
- ˈˌٲپԲ, adverb
Other yvlog Forms
- i·ٲe i·ٲtǰ noun
- i·ٲiԲ· adverb
- ·i·ٲٱ verb (used without object) prehesitated prehesitating
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of hesitate1
Example Sentences
"Once he makes a decision he doesn't hesitate," he added, suggesting it was unlikely Yoon had fully thought his plan through.
Robert Irwin told People that he didn’t hesitate when he was asked to be the face — and the abs — of Bonds clothing.
"We have a range of tools at our disposal and we will not hesitate to act," he said.
Trump's comments come as Downing Street sources said the UK would not hesitate to retaliate against US tariffs if needed.
The UK would not hesitate to retaliate against US tariffs if needed, according to Downing Street sources.
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