balk | Definition of balk

balk

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of balk

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

Synonyms of balk

baffle, beat, checkmate, discomfit, foil, frustrate, thwart

Words Related to balk

bar, block, clog, encumber, fetter, hamper, handicap, hinder, hobble, hold back, impede, inhibit, interfere (with), manacle, obstruct, shackle, tie up, trammel

arrest, check, halt, set back, short-circuit, stall, stop

avert, forestall, obviate, preclude, prevent

negate, neutralize, nullify

counteract, offset

conquer, defeat, overcome

Near Antonyms of balk

abet, aid, assist

ease, facilitate, smooth

Antonyms of balk

advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nurture, promote