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To stop or hesitate as if suddenly frightened, or in doubt, or impeded by unforeseen difficulties; to take alarm; to exhibit hesitancy and indecision.
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Definitions
- n. To stop or hesitate as if suddenly frightened, or in doubt, or impeded by unforeseen difficulties; to take alarm; to exhibit hesitancy and indecision.
- n. To do anything awkwardly or unskillfully.
- n. To play fast and loose; to dissemble.
- v. t. To embarrass with difficulties; to make a bungle or botch of.
- v. startle with amazement or fear
- v. hesitate when confronted with a problem, or when in doubt or fear
- v. overcome with amazement
- v:100 v. startle with amazement or fear v. hesitate when confronted with a problem, or when in doubt or fear