Synonyms of pausing

pausing

verb

present participle of pause

as in hesitating

to come to a temporary halt in one's activity

he paused for a moment to regain his composure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hesitating
• stopping
• interrupting
• breaking
• finishing
• catching one's breath
• holding one's horses
• ceasing
• ending
• terminating
• discontinuing
• breaking in
• lapsing
• laying off
• quitting
• knocking off
• letting up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuing
• advancing
• progressing
• extending
• persisting
• stretching
• prolonging