balks

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(balks) 1 syllables

Definition

verb. to stop short and refuse to proceed.

Example Sentence

My brother always balks at the idea of spending a week in the mountains.

More Example Sentences

He balks when asked to share toys.

Synonyms

hesitate; resist; refuse

Antonyms

accepts; welcomes

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Rhymes

  • balks
  • chalks
  • faulks
  • faux
  • fawkes
  • hawke's
  • hawkes
  • hawks
  • laux
  • salk's
  • squawks
  • stalks
  • talk's
  • talks
  • vaux
  • wachs
  • walks

  • flummox
  • hbox
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