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noun
Alternative spelling of hesitater.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
A word, such as "er" or "um", expressing hesitation on the part of the speaker.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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noun
one who hesitates (usually out of fear)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: waverer, vacillator, hesitater
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Broader terms: coward
History
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