HESITATED Synonyms
There are 21 synonyms of the word
hesitated.
(exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word hesitated. (close relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word hesitated. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HESITATED
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | delayed | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 2 | dawdled | verbv | ||||
| 3 | dithered | verbv | ||||
| 4 | faltered | verbv | ||||
| 5 | fluctuated | verbv | ||||
| 6 | paused | verbv | ||||
| 7 | stalled | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 8 | temporized | verbv | ||||
| 9 | vacillated | verbv | ||||
| 10 | wavered | verbv | ||||
| 11 | waver | verbv | ||||
| 12 | demur | verbv | ||||
| 13 | falter | verbv | ||||
| 14 | haw | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 15 | hem | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 16 | pause | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 17 | scruple | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 18 | stammer | verbv | ||||
| 19 | stutter | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 20 | waffle | verb, nounv, n | ||||
Best Hypernyms For HESITATED
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
hesitated, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
delay
