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think twice

VERB
hesitate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
balk dither falter pause ponder stumble waffle waver
STRONG
alternate balance dally debate defer delay demur dillydally doubt equivocate flounder fluctuate fumble hang hedge hover linger oscillate pussyfoot scruple seesaw shift shrink stammer stop straddle stutter swerve tergiversate vacillate weigh
WEAK
be irresolute be reluctant be unwilling blow hot and cold hang back hem and haw hold back hold off pull back shy away sit on fence think about
Antonyms
STRONGEST
continue persist
STRONG
advance agree do well expedite face go go along hasten hurry meet remain rush stay
WEAK
attack carry on go ahead persevere resolve
VERB
pause
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hesitate interrupt shake waver
STRONG
cease deliberate desist discontinue drop halt reflect rest sideline suspend
WEAK
break it up call time catch one's breath come to standstill hold back put on hold stop briefly take a break take a breather take five take ten
Antonyms
STRONG
carry on continue do go keep on restart rise
WEAK
persist
VERB
reconsider
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amend reassess reevaluate reexamine rethink review revise
STRONG
correct emend polish rearrange rehash retrace rework
WEAK
change one's mind consider again go over have second thoughts recheck replan reweigh run through see in a new light sleep on take another look think better of think over work over
Antonyms
STRONG
spoil
WEAK
ignore refuse
VERB
reevaluate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amend rearrange reassess reexamine rethink revise rework
STRONG
correct emend polish rehash retrace review
WEAK
change one's mind consider again go over have second thoughts recheck replan reweigh run through see in a new light sleep on take another look think better of think over work over
Antonyms
STRONG
spoil
VERB
rethink
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amend reassess reevaluate reexamine revise rework
STRONG
correct emend polish rearrange rehash retrace review
WEAK
change one's mind consider again go over have second thoughts recheck replan reweigh run through see in a new light sleep on take another look think better of think over work over
Antonyms
STRONG
spoil

Example Sentences

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A family feeling skittish about the future might think twice about buying a house or starting a small business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

But, just as important, having a high deductible forces you to think twice before filing claims that could cost you more later.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

It takes an exceptional piece of art to inspire audiences to think twice about what comes as second nature, to choose compassionate contemplation over ardent debate.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

"We've had great time and made some great memories but we'd certainly have to think twice before doing it more regularly than special occasions which is unfortunate," says Paul.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Any students interested in causing trouble would think twice about it if they knew their friends and teachers were watching them and ready to act on any suspicious activity.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau