Answer: hesitates

AnswerCrossword Clue
HESITATESShows uncertainty
HESITATESDoesn't act just yet
HESITATESDemurs.
HESITATESFalters.
HESITATESCranes: Hunting term.
HESITATESHolds back; demurs
HESITATESHangs back
HESITATESThinks twice, perhaps
hesitatesPause before saying or doing something, esp. through uncertainty
hesitatesHESITATE, to hold back or delay
hesitatesBe reluctant to do something