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balked

The word “balked” has 1 syllable: balked

It's pronounced as /bɔkt/

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In the thesaurus, “balked” has 89 synonyms and 31 antonyms.

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Synonyms for balked

Antonyms for balked

Meanings of balked

  • verb
    1. To pass over or by.
    2. To omit, miss or overlook by chance.
    3. To miss intentionally; to avoid.
    4. To stop, check, block.
    5. To stop short and refuse to go on.
    6. To refuse suddenly.
    7. To disappoint; to frustrate.
    8. To engage in contradiction; to be in opposition.
    9. To leave or make balks in.
    10. To leave heaped up; to heap up in piles.
    11. To indicate to fishermen, by shouts or signals from shore, the direction taken by the shoals of herring.

Example Sentences

  • Despite her initial confidence, she balked when it came time to deliver the presentation in front of the large audience.
  • The horse balked at the jump, refusing to proceed further along the course.
  • He balked at the idea of taking on such a challenging project without adequate support from his team.
  • The company balked at the proposed merger, citing concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
  • She balked at the high price tag of the designer handbag, opting instead for a more affordable option.

On this page you'll find 120 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to balked, such as: abetted, advanced, aghast, aided, arrested, assisted, averted.

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