Definition of hesitate

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  • hesitate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • hesitate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • hesitate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of hesitate

  • interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. pause
  • pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness (verb)

    Examples

    1. Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures

    Synonyms

    1. waffle
    2. waver

See definition of hesitate in Merriam Webster