Balk and Obstruct

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Balk

Balk verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.
Usage example: a young man with big dreams who refused to be balked by the daily obstacles of his inner-city existence
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Obstruct is a synonym for balk in thwart topic. In some cases you can use "Obstruct" instead a verb "Balk", when it comes to topics like impede, foil.
Nearby Words: balked, balky, balking

Obstruct

Obstruct verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.
Usage example: this would go much faster if you would stop obstructing me with your constant interruptions
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Balk is a synonym for obstruct. Sometimes you can use "Balk" instead a verb "Obstruct".
Nearby Words: obstruction, obstructive, obstructing

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way balk way obstruct way
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