Balk and Preclude

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

Nearby Words: balked, balky, balking

Preclude verb - To keep from happening by taking action in advance.

Usage example: issued a strict schedule for doing household chores so as to preclude any arguments

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Balk and preclude are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Balk" instead a verb "Preclude".

Nearby Words: preclusion, precluding

balk option

preclude option

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Preclude and Balk. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/balk/preclude

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