What is "hesitate" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "hesitate": pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

Verb

Meaning of "hesitate": interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

Verb

Synonyms:

ponder, pause, balk, waffle, waver, falter, stumble, dither, defer, swerve, pussyfoot, seesaw, debate, dillydally, alternate, delay, flounder, doubt, fumble, shrink, hover, stop, hang, tergiversate, hedge, dally, fluctuate, scruple, oscillate, vacillate, linger, shift, stammer, straddle, demur, stutter, weigh, balance, equivocate, blow hot and cold, hang back, hem and haw, hold back, be irresolute, be reluctant, be unwilling, hold off, pull back, shy away, sit on fence, think about, think twice,

Antonyms:

persist, expedite, hasten, hurry, remain, go ahead, persevere, resolve, continue, advance, agree, go along, rush, do well, face, meet, go, stay, attack, carry on,