Sentence example with the word 'balk'

balk

baffle, blighted hope, confront, defeat expectation, disillusionment, foil, knock the chocks, not care to, reverse, spoil, thwart

Definition n. the area on a billiard table behind the balkline

Last update: March 19, 2017


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New parents will often balk at hiring a babysitter, especially if there is a grandparent readily available.   [adjective]

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Andrew didn’t know what made him balk at getting on the airplane, but he was grateful for whatever it was when he heard about the crash.   [Please select]

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§ 1), and that to "gag the moral sentiment" is "to balk creative design" (ch.   [Please select]

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