What is "balk" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "balk": the area on a billiard table behind the balkline

Noun

Meaning of "balk": refuse to comply

Verb

Meaning of "balk": something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

Noun

Meaning of "balk": one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

Noun

Meaning of "balk": an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base

Noun

Synonyms:

hesitate, refuse, resist, recoil, turn down, flinch, dodge, cramp, shy, desist, evade, demur, crimp, shirk, shrink from, upset apple cart, disappoint, stall, hinder, baffle, cramp, bar, obstruct, prevent, beat, forestall, ruin, stop, frustrate, dash, foil, defeat, counteract, circumvent, check, disconcert, throw a curve, throw monkey wrench in, upset the apple cart, cramp one's style,

Antonyms:

OK, aid, accept, face, meet, help, make easier, aid, assist, facilitate, permit, abet, surrender, advance, allow, encourage, help, promote, support, let go, lose, inspirit, make easier,