Hesitates is an action that involves a person or thing not making a decision or taking action due to uncertainty or doubt. The crossword solutions for this term are wavers (6 letters), falters (7 letters), balks (5 letters), pauses (6 letters), and HEMS (4 letters). Wavering is the act of being uncertain or indecisive, while faltering is the act of moving unsteadily or hesitatingly. Balking is the act of refusing to do something, while pausing is the act of temporarily stopping or delaying. Lastly, HEMS is the act of speaking hesitantly or haltingly.