Balk and Mock

Balk

Balk verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

Mock and balk are semantically related in action topic. In some cases you can use "Mock" instead a verb "Balk".

Nearby Words: balked, balky, balking

Mock

Mock verb - To copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of.

Balk and mock are semantically related in action topic. Sometimes you can use "Balk" instead a verb "Mock".

Nearby Words: mockery, mocking, mocked, mocker, mockingly

Common collocations

way balk way mock way
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