Adopt and Balk at

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Adopt verb - To take for one's own use (something originated by another).

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Balk at is an antonym for adopt.

Balk at verb - To show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to.

Usage example: she balked at lending him any more money

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Adopt is an antonym for balk at.

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