Synonyms for hesitate


Grammar : Verb
Spell : hez-i-teyt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɛz ɪˌteɪt

Top 10 synonyms for hesitate Other synonyms for the word hesitate

Définition of hesitate

Origin :
  • 1620s, from Latin haesitatum, past participle of haesitare (see hesitation). Related: Hesitated; hesitating.
  • verb wait; be uncertain
Example sentences :
  • Percival, with his new air of Wall Street operator, was inclined to hesitate.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • She thought the people of the towns might hesitate to admit so many men strangers.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • Mr Verloc, thinking of Mr Vladimir, did not hesitate in the choice of words.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • Shall we hesitate to devote to him whatever he claims, or whatever we can bestow?
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • But Gawtrey had been so earnest on the subject, that he felt as if he had no right to hesitate.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • He might make mistakes, but he would not doubt and hesitate and draw back.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • Did Donald hesitate whether his bed was to be on feathers or branches?
  • Extract from : « The Hunted Outlaw » by Anonymous
  • If her memory should fail, or if she should make a false step, he would not hesitate to push her.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • So he did not hesitate, but began to follow the others in a prudent way.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • If it's money you're after I'll tell you I am armed, and I'll not hesitate to shoot.
  • Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman

Antonyms for hesitate

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