Balks Synonyms and Antonyms

Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. hindrances
  2. rafters
  3. timbers
  4. handicaps
  5. checks
  6. impediments
  7. beams
  8. deterrents
Thwart
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. thwarts
  2. frustrates
  3. hinders
  4. foils
  5. checks
  6. defeats
  7. stumps
  8. wavers
  9. stumbles
  10. stops
  11. crosses
  12. stalls
  13. shies
  14. refuses
  15. recoils
  16. quibbles
  17. outwits
  18. stymies
  19. inhibits
  20. impedes
  21. hunches
  22. hesitates
  23. falters
  24. discomfits
  25. baffles
  26. disappoints
  27. demurs
  28. delays
  29. cramps
  30. checkmates
  31. blocks
  32. bilks
  33. beats
  34. beams
  35. bars
Antonyms:
  1. aids
  2. helps
Refuse to comply
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. resists
  2. recoils
  3. demurs

Words Related to Balks

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Balks Sentence Examples

  • The whole of the viaduct was decked with 3 inch timber planking with large timber balks running longitudinally under the rails.

  • If your employer still balks at allowing you to breastfeed, and you notice other employees taking cigarette breaks, extra long lunches for hair appointments and/or doctors' visits, then you may need to point that out to your boss.

  • If your representative balks at showing you an up to date, valid policy, move on to the next company.

  • If he or she balks at ideas during your initial consultation, consider hiring someone else.

  • If he balks at church groups, he might need to find a fresh start with a new group of peers who is separate from his past problems.

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