Synonyms of balk

Antonyms of balk

Collocations of balk

balk at
Frequency: 80 %

She balked at the idea of jumping out of a plane.

balk over
Frequency: 70 %

The team continued to balk over the final decision.

balk on
Frequency: 65 %

He decided to balk on the agreement at the last minute.

balk against
Frequency: 50 %

The workers were prepared to balk against the new policy.

Idiomatic Expressions for balk

  • Phrase: balk at the idea
    Meaning: to be unwilling or hesitant to consider or accept a particular idea or proposal
    Usage: He baulked at the idea of investing in a risky venture.