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What is another word for balks?

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To suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
“The only price to be paid is the irritation of those who balk at the sight of a greedy quasi-criminal being honored by the Queen.”
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To be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking
“Parents concerned about allergies may balk at the idea of keeping pets around children.”
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To hesitate or be undecisive in accepting an idea or undertaking
“He also feared the president would balk at his proposal for the director of the National Research Foundation to be selected by a board of presidential appointees rather than the president himself.”
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To frustrate or prevent (someone) from achieving an aim
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“He knew their enemies would do anything to balk his attempts to secure the entire estate for Mrs. King.”
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To avoid providing a clear answer or statement
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To stand or pull back physically, typically into a defensive, aggressive or fearful posture
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To avoid giving a direct answer to (a question)
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To disturb the composure of
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To disregard the rules and refuse to conform
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To cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
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To complain or raise objections
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To stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse)
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To hesitate or refuse to proceed due to fear, aversion, or reluctance
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To disagree with or dispute
Noun
Plural for something that encumbers progress or movement
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“It is still commonly described as an unexpected event in which British pusillanimity acted as a balk to French anger.”
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Plural for a long, sturdy piece of timber or metal
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