Definition of hesitate verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [intransitive, transitive] to be slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous. She hesitated before replying. He seemed to hesitate a second. hesitate about/over something When she hesitated over her order, the waiter gave her an impatient look. More @Wikipedia
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