Balk and Nix

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Balk verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

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

Nearby Words: balked, balky, balking

Nix verb - To be unwilling to grant.

Usage example: our supervisor nixed my request to work from home, if only on a trial basis

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Balk and nix are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Balk" instead a verb "Nix".

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