balk

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(balk) 1 syllables

Definition

verb. to stop short and refuse to go on.

Example Sentence

He will balk at that idea if I suggest it. OR The umpire called a balk.

More Example Sentences

He might balk at the difficult task.

Synonyms

hesitate; refuse; resist

Antonyms

agree; comply; continue

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Rhymes

  • balk
  • calk
  • falk
  • falke
  • faulk
  • gawk
  • hauck
  • hauk
  • hauke
  • hawk
  • hawke
  • kalk
  • kauk
  • lauck
  • mauck
  • mauk
  • salk
  • sauk
  • schalk
  • squawk
  • stalk
  • talk
  • valk
  • walk
  • walke
  • zwack
  • balk
  • dahlke

  • maroc
  • yeosock
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