Balk and Clog

Balk

Balk noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.
Usage example: the extravagant centerpiece proved to be a balk to the flow of conversation

Clog and balk are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Clog" instead the word "Balk" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: balked, balky, balking

Clog

Clog noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.
Usage example: she's not one to let moral principle be a clog upon her conscience

Balk and clog are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Balk" instead the word "Clog" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Word: clogged
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