Words Like BALK

We have put together a list of words that are similar to BALK.

24 Alternative Words Similar to balk

1 Baulk Noun      Synonym Words Like Baulk
2 Hindrance Noun      Synonym Words Like Hindrance
3 Hinderance Noun      Synonym Words Like Hinderance
4 Deterrent Noun      Synonym Words Like Deterrent
5 Impediment Noun      Synonym Words Like Impediment
6 Check Noun      Synonym Words Like Check
7 Handicap Noun      Synonym Words Like Handicap
8 Area Noun      Synonym Words Like Area
9 Beam Noun      Synonym Words Like Beam
10 Delivery Noun      Synonym Words Like Delivery
11 Difficulty Noun      Synonym Words Like Difficulty
12 Expanse Noun      Synonym Words Like Expanse
13 Pitch Noun      Synonym Words Like Pitch
14 Resist Verb      Synonym Words Like Resist
15 Failure Noun      Synonym Words Like Failure
16 Avoid Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Avoid
17 Refuse Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Refuse
18 Baffle Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Baffle
19 Swerve Verb-intransitive      Synonym Words Like Swerve
20 Obstruction Noun      Hyponym Words Like Obstruction
21 Millstone Noun      Hyponym
22 Albatross Noun      Hyponym
23 Obstacle Noun      Hyponym Words Like Obstacle
24 Bind Noun      Hyponym Words Like Bind

2 examples of balk

1 to balk expectation
2 the horse balks

10 definitions of balk

1 A ridge of land left unplowed between furrows, or at the end of a field; a piece missed by the plow slipping aside.
2 A great beam, rafter, or timber; esp., the tie-beam of a house. The loft above was called “the balks.”
3 One of the beams connecting the successive supports of a trestle bridge or bateau bridge.
4 A hindrance or disappointment; a check.
5 A sudden and obstinate stop; a failure.
6 A deceptive gesture of the pitcher, as if to deliver the ball. It is illegal and is penalized by allowing the runners on base to advance one base.
7 To leave or make balks in.
8 To leave heaped up; to heap up in piles.
9 To omit, miss, or overlook by chance.
10 To miss intentionally; to avoid; to shun; to refuse; to let go by; to shirk.
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