baulking

[US]/bɔːlkiŋ/
[UK]/ˈbɔːlkiŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.hindrance; obstacle; failure
v.to obstruct; to prevent; to shirk
vi.to hesitate; to balk (of a horse etc.)

Phrases & Collocations

baulking at nothing

baulking his progress

baulking the opponent

baulking the attack

Example Sentences

she was baulking at the idea of moving to a new city.

he kept baulking at the thought of public speaking.

the dog was baulking at the edge of the water.

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

she was baulking at the price of the new car.

he baulked at the idea of working overtime again.

the child was baulking at trying new foods.

she baulked at signing the contract without reading it first.

they baulked at the idea of changing their travel plans.

he was baulking at the commitment required for the project.

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