HESITATE

/ˈhɛzɪteɪt/ Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 10

Scrabble letter values: H4E1S1I1T1A1T1E1 = 11

Definition

  1. verb pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness. — synonyms: waver, waffle
  2. verb interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing. — synonyms: pause

Examples

  • “Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures”
  • “The speaker paused”
  • “He hesitated whether to accept the offer or not; men often hesitate in forming a judgment.”

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