Balk and Desist

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Balk

Balk verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

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Desist and balk are semantically related in refuse topic. In some cases you can use "Desist" instead a verb "Balk", when it comes to topics like stop short.

Nearby Words: balked, balky, balking

Desist

Desist verb - Choose not to consume.

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Balk and desist are semantically related in refuse topic. Sometimes you can use "Balk" instead a verb "Desist".

Nearby Words: desisted, desisting

Mutual synonyms

check
reject
give up
hold back
stop
interrupt
halt
delay
stay
arrest
restrain
demur
avoid
turn down
evade
hesitate
resist
eschew

Related pairs

check and balk
check and desist
reject and balk
reject and desist
give up and balk
give up and desist
hold back and balk
hold back and desist
stop and balk
stop and desist
interrupt and balk
interrupt and desist
halt and balk
halt and desist

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