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Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'balk' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) balk, baulk
the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
Synonyms: rafter, impediment, hinderance, balk, check, baulk, deterrent, hindrance, handicap

2. (noun) hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Synonyms: hitch, verification, impedimenta, stoppage, hindrance, disability, halt, chip, tab, handicap, arrest, tick, check-out procedure, confirmation, impairment, check mark, impediment, rafter, obstruction, baulk, checkout, hinderance, curb, chit, stop, disablement, cheque, obstructer, substantiation, stay, obstructor, deterrent, encumbrance, balk, preventive, incumbrance, bank check, preventative, interference, assay, bridle, check

3. (noun) rafter, balk, baulk
one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
Synonyms: raftsman, rafter, impediment, baulk, balk, check, deterrent, hindrance, handicap, raftman, hinderance

4. (verb) balk
an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
Synonyms: rafter, impediment, hinderance, check, baulk, deterrent, hindrance, handicap

5. (verb) resist, balk, baulk, jib
refuse to comply
Synonyms: baulk, reject, change course, gybe, stand, resist, hold out, fend, withstand, balk, dissent, jib, stand firm, defy, refuse, protest, jibe


Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'balk' English Synonyms and Antonyms 

1. balk
To hinder is to keep from action, progress, motion, or growth, or to make such action, progress, motion, or growth later in beginning or completion than it would otherwise have been. An action is
Synonyms: hinder, baffle, clog, foil, obstruct, retard, balk, counteract, frustrate, oppose, stay, bar, delay, hamper, prevent, stop, block, embarrass, impede, resist, thwart, check, encumber, interrupt


'balk' - Nearby Entries  

balkan state  balkan wars  balker  balk  balkiness  balking  balkline  



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