v. i.
v. t. To utter with hesitation or to intimate by a reluctant manner. [ Poetic & R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Just hint a fault, and hesitate dislike. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. one who hesitates.
adj. holding back because of doubt or lack of confidence.
adv. With hesitation or doubt. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. haesitatio: cf. F. hésitation. ]
a. Showing, or characterized by, hesitation. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ He said ] in his mild, hesitative way. R. D. Blackmore. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Hesitating. R. North. [ 1913 Webster ]