balking

[US]/bɔːl.kɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈbɑːl.kɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To refuse to proceed or cooperate, especially out of fear or hesitation.

Example Sentences

he was balking at the idea of moving to a new city.

she started balking when asked to take on more responsibilities.

the horse was balking at the jump, refusing to move forward.

many employees are balking at the proposed changes to their benefits.

he is balking at the price of the new car.

the child was balking at the idea of going to bed early.

she balked at the thought of speaking in public.

they were balking at signing the contract without further review.

he was balking at the idea of taking a long flight.

she is balking at the commitment involved in starting a new project.

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