hesitated

balk dither falter pause ponder stumble waffle waver

alternate balance dally debate defer delay demur dillydally doubt equivocate flounder fluctuate fumble hang hedge hover linger oscillate pussyfoot scruple seesaw shift shrink stammer stop straddle stutter swerve tergiversate vacillate weigh

be irresolute be reluctant be unwilling blow hot and cold hang back hem and haw hold back hold off pull back shy away sit on fence think about think twice

continue persist

advance agree do well expedite face go go along hasten hurry meet remain rush stay

attack carry on go ahead persevere resolve