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(Entry 1 of 3)

as in frustrating, thwarting

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balking

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms of balking (Entry 2 of 3)

as in frustration, thwarting

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balking

verb
present 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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“Balking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balking. Accessed 8 Dec. 2021.

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