Balk and Cumber

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Balk noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

Usage example: the extravagant centerpiece proved to be a balk to the flow of conversation

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

Nearby Words: balked, balky, balking

Cumber verb - Hold back.

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

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