The reverse – is hesitant (anag) (10)

I believe the answer is:

antithesis

(Other definitions for antithesis that I've seen before include "Opposition" , "Opposite; contrasting idea" , "Contrast between two things" , "I oppose the suggestion" , "Direct opposite" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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