Verbs of Existence and Action - Verbs for Lack of Action

to resist or hold back from doing or saying something

to avoid doing something, especially something that one enjoys

to stop doing something, particularly in response to a request, command, or understanding that it should be discontinued

to hold back from an action or behavior

to no longer be involved in a task or obligation

to spend time in a place, often without a specific purpose or activity

to waste time relaxing and doing nothing

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

to remain in one spot with nothing to do, expecting something to happen

to spend time doing nothing or nothing productive

to pause before saying or doing something because of uncertainty or nervousness

to refrain from taking action when it is necessary

to refrain from taking immediate action or speaking out, typically due to uncertainty, reluctance

to watch an event or incident without getting involved

to spend time standing in a place without doing anything purposeful or without having a particular reason to be there

to decide not to do or have something; to abstain from

to hesitate to do or say something, often due to uncertainty or shyness

to stand around in a public place without an apparent or clear purpose