reluctate
/rɪˈlʌkteɪt/
verb
- To show or feel resistance, hesitation, or unwillingness to do something.
- The horse began to reluctate as the rider tried to lead it across the narrow bridge.
- Even though he knew he should apologize, he continued to reluctate for hours.
- She would often reluctate when asked to speak in front of a large crowd.
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