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What is another word for hanging back?

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Verb
Present participle for to avoid proceeding through reluctance
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“We also have quite a few contributors who like to hang back and give us something only when the spirit moves them.”
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Present participle for to delay action until a particular time or event
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Present participle for to be hesitant or show reluctance
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Present participle for to lag behind or not keep pace with others or with a schedule
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Present participle for to deliberately act evasively in order to gain time or postpone a decision
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Present participle for to briefly stop or interrupt an action
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Present participle for to be hesitant or show reluctance
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Present participle for to dodge something, such as a question, task or duty
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Present participle for to stay in a place, typically for longer than necessary
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Present participle for to follow or pursue someone or something closely from behind
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Present participle for to move back or away from, especially because of fear or disgust
Adjective
Hesitant or uncertain in nature or approach
Noun
The action of delaying or pausing before saying or doing something
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