Balk and Delay

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

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

Nearby Words: balked, balky, balking

Delay

Delay noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.

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

Nearby Words: delayed, delaying, delayer

Common collocations

problem balk problem delay problem
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