Balk and Let

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

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

Nearby Words: balked, balky, balking

Let

Let noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.
Usage example: a private resort that allows vacationers to experience without let the joys of nudism

Balk and let are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Balk" instead a noun "Let".

Nearby Word: letting

Common collocations

way balk way let way
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