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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary hes·i·tate v. Pronunciation: ' he-zə- ˌ tāt Function: verb Inflected Form:   -tat·ed ; -tat·ing Etymology: Latin haesitatus, past participle of haesitare to stick fast, hesitate, frequentative of haerēre to stick Date: 1598 intransitive verb 1 : to hold back in doubt or indecision 2 : to delay momentarily : PAUSE 3 : STAMMER transitive verb : to hold back from in doubt or uncertainty <wouldn't hesitate to commit herself> –hes·i·tat·er noun –hes·i·tat·ing·ly \- ˌ tā-tiŋ-lē\ adverb synonyms HESITATE , WAVER , VACILLATE , FALTER mean to show irresolution or uncertainty. HESITATE implies a pause before deciding or acting or choosing < hesitated before answering the question>. WAVER implies hesitation after seeming to decide and so connotes weakness or a retreat < wavered in his support of the rebels>. VACILLATE implies prolonged hesitation from inability to reach a firm decision < vacillated until events were out of control>. FALTER implies a wavering or stumbling and often connotes nervousness, lack of courage, or outright fear <never once faltered during her testimony>.]]>