渋る

Meaning

1. v5rvt
   to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling (to do); to hesitate (to do); to grudge; to be tardy (in doing); to put off (doing)
2. v5rvi
   to falter; to slacken; to slow down
3. v5rvi
   to have a frequent urge to defecate but difficulty passing stool; to suffer from tenesmus

Example sentences

• 彼は招待を受け入れるのをたいそう渋っている。

  He is very reluctant to accept the invitation.

• 彼はそんなものに金を使うのを渋った。

  He grudged spending money on such a thing.

• トムは渋っている。

  Tom is reluctant.