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as in frustrating, thwarting
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balking
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of balking (Entry 2 of 3)
as in frustration, thwarting
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balking
verbpresent participle of balk
Synonyms & Antonyms of balking (Entry 3 of 3)
to prevent from achieving a goal
- a young man with big dreams who refused to be balked by the many challenges he faced in making them a reality
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