We found 8 dictionaries that define the word give pause:

General (4 matching dictionaries)

1. give (someone) pause, give pause: Merriam-Webster
2. give pause: Wiktionary
3. give pause: Dictionary.com
4. give pause: TheFreeDictionary.com

Business (1 matching dictionary)

5. give pause: Legal dictionary

Computing (1 matching dictionary)

6. give pause: Encyclopedia

Medicine (1 matching dictionary)

7. give pause: Medical dictionary

Miscellaneous (1 matching dictionary)

8. give pause: Idioms

Definitions from Wiktionary (give pause) ▸ verb:  (idiomatic) To give somebody cause for concern. Similar: hit pause, press pause, hesitate, pause, cast a chill, stound, bring up short, take a breather, hold off, give someone a break, more... Opposite: encourage, motivate, inspire, embolden Phrases: give pause for thought, give someone pause, more... ▸ Words similar to give pause ▸ Usage examples for give pause ▸ Idioms related to give pause ▸ Wikipedia articles (New!) ▸ Words that often appear near give pause ▸ Rhymes of give pause ▸ Invented words related to give pause