The action of one who halts; a stopping or hesitancy.
Prone to pauses or breaks; hesitant; broken.
The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
An autistic response to stress or sensory overload, in which the individual freezes up and becomes silent, motionless, and unresponsive.