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HESITATED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Hesitated.

How to pronounce hesitated:

US

Hesitated - as a verb

Pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

Example: "Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wafflewaver
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

Example: "The speaker paused"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pause
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
delay
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She hesitated before making the decision."
"He hesitated for a moment before answering the question."
"They hesitated to accept the offer."
"I hesitated to speak up at the meeting."
"The dog hesitated before jumping over the obstacle."
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Word Game Points

Is HESITATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hesitated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HESITATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is HESITATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hesitated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HESITATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is HESITATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hesitated is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HESITATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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