Balk and Reject

Balk

Balk verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

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

Nearby Words: balked, balky, balking

Reject

Reject verb - To be unwilling to grant.
Usage example: rejected his request for time off

Balk and reject are semantically related in refuse topic. Sometimes you can use "Balk" instead a verb "Reject".

Nearby Words: rejected, rejection, rejecting, rejector, rejecter
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