Balk
Balk verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.
Forge
Forge verb - To move forward along a course.
Usage example: the rescue team forged ahead despite the bad weather
Common collocations
| way | balk way | forge way |
Cite this Source
Forge and Balk. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/balk/forge
Balk & Forge. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/balk/forge>.
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