stickle Synonyms

take no denial shrink scruple retreat refuse reel recoil question quail protest stick stickling stumble be loath be reluctant hum and haw pussyfoot pull back hold off wince waver vacillate ponder pause oscillate demur deliberate decline debate contradict contend boggle blench balk dissent dodge doubt object kick jib hover hesitate haggle gag flinch falter balance