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HESITATES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Hesitates.

Hesitates - 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 hesitates before answering the difficult question."
"He hesitates for a moment and then jumps into the pool."
"The actor hesitates before delivering his lines."
"Sarah hesitates to try the new food at the restaurant."
"John hesitates to make a decision without considering all the options."
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Word Game Points

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

HESITATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is HESITATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hesitates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HESITATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is HESITATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hesitates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HESITATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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