reluct

/rɪˈlʌkt/
verb
  1. To show reluctance or unwillingness; to resist or hesitate.
    • He relucred to answer the difficult question.
    • She relucred at the idea of moving to a new city.
    • The horse relucred before jumping the fence.
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