Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
balk
verb
/bɔːk/
Definition
To stop short and refuse to proceed.
Examples
- He balked at the thought of going bungee jumping.
- The horse balked when it saw the river.
- She balked at the idea of changing her plans.
Meaning
To hesitate or refuse to do something; to be unwilling to take a certain action.
Synonyms
- hesitate
- refuse
- resist
- recoil
