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Balk

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

BALK (v.)

  • To hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking.
  • Synonyms: eschew, resist, refuse to (be), hate to (be)

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  • Any gardener will at first balk at enclosing the garden.
  • I balk at paying that much.
  • The lions, fearing to be balked of their prey.

My example sentences

  • Ryan balked at the idea of giving Kylie his homework.
  • The dog barked at being balked of his food.