think twice

Verb

Meaning

consider and reconsider carefully

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

waffle delay doubt pause reconsider hesitate fluctuate falter waver balk scruple demur reassess rethink dither

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Antonyms

be certain be decisive firmly believe be completely sure be absolutely convinced be of the firm view

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Hypernyms

consider debate deliberate moot turn over

Related terms

think better of think again have another think coming have another thing coming makes you think

Examples

Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another. Napoleon Hill

Sometimes when I'm talking, my words can't keep up with my thoughts. I wonder why we think faster than we speak. Probably so we can think twice. Bill Watterson

Men should think twice before making widow hood woman's only path to power. Gloria Steinem

Think twice before you speak, and then you may be able to say something more insulting than if you spoke right out at once. Evan Esar

A diplomat must always think twice before he says nothing. Irish Proverb

Think twice before you speak to a friend in need. American Proverb

Close letter words and terms

think too highly of think too little of think too much think up think upon think with one's penis