balk

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(balk) 1 syllables

Definition

verb. to prevent from achieving a goal; to stop short and stubbornly refuse to go on; an illegal motion by a pitcher while runners are on base

Example Sentence

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

Synonyms

prevent; frustrate; stop; impede

Antonyms

allow; permit; help

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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

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  • yeosock