Balk and Holdback

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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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Holdback and balk are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Holdback" instead a noun "Balk".

Nearby Words: balked, balky, balking

Holdback noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

Usage example: the only holdback to starting the new job is my contractual commitment to my current position

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Balk and holdback are semantically related. You can use "Balk" instead a noun "Holdback".

Nearby Words: hold, holding

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