balked

Phonetic Respelling: [ bawk ]

Definition:

v. 1 to stop as at an obstacle and refuse to proceed or to do something specified; 2 illegal motion by a pitcher while runners are on base

Sentence:

He balked at making the speech.

More example sentences:

He balked at making the speech.

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Synonyms:

refuse to proceed; stop short; resist

Antonyms:

allow; permit; help

How many syllables in balked?

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balked

Balked rhymes:

One Syllable Rhymes
- chalked
- hawked
- oct
- oct.
- stalked
- talked
- walked

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