balks

The word “balks” has 1 syllable: balks

It's pronounced as /bɔːks/

What is synonym and antonym for balks?

In the thesaurus, “balks” has 92 synonyms and 31 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for balks along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for balks

adversities
arrests
averts
baffles
barriers
bars
beats
bits
blockades
blockages
blocks
brakes
brick walls
burdens
catches
chains
checkmates
checks
clogs
conquers
constraints
counteracts
cramps
crimps
cumbers
curbs
dangers
defeats
delays
deterrents
difficulties
disadvantages
discomfits
drags
drawbacks
embargoes
embarrassments
encumbers
encumbrances
fetters
foils
forestalls
frustrates
halts
hampers
handicaps
hardships
hazards
hinders
hindrances
hitches
hobbles
holdbacks
holds back
holdups
hurdles
impedes
impediments
inhibitions
inhibits
interferences
lets
loads
manacles
negates
neutralizes
nullifies
obstacles
obstructions
obstructs
obviates
offsets
overcomes
perils
precludes
prevents
reefs
reins
restraints
rubs
sets back
shackles
short-circuits
snags
stalls
stone walls
stoppages
stops
stumbling blocks
thwarts
ties up
trammels

Antonyms for balks

abets
advances
advantages
aids
assistances
assists
benefits
boosts
breaks
catalysts
cultivates
eases
edges
encourages
facilitates
forwards
fosters
furthers
goads
handmaidens
handmaids
help
impetuses
incentives
nurtures
promotes
smoothes
smooths
spurs
stimulants
stimuli

Meanings of balks

noun
1. An uncultivated ridge formed in the open field system, caused by the action of ploughing.
2. The wall of earth at the edge of an excavation.
3. Beam, crossbeam; squared timber; a tie beam of a house, stretching from wall to wall, especially when laid so as to form a loft, "the balks".
4. A hindrance or disappointment; a check.
5. A sudden and obstinate stop; a failure.
6. An omission.
7. A deceptive motion; a feint.
8. The area of the table lying behind the line from which the cue ball is initially shot, and from which a ball in hand must be played.
9. The area of the table lying behind the baulk line.
10. The rope by which fishing nets are fastened together.
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

The horse hesitates and balks at the water jump during the show jumping competition.
Despite his determination, he balks at the thought of confronting his fears.
The company balks at the idea of increasing employee salaries due to budget constraints.
She balks at the prospect of moving to a new city, fearing the unfamiliarity.
The dog balks at crossing the busy street, pulling back on its leash with apprehension.

On this page you'll find 123 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to balks, such as: abets, advances, advantages, adversities, aids, arrests, assistances.

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