Balk
Balk verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.
Retard
Retard verb - To cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace.
Mutual synonyms
Common collocations
| lives | balk lives | retard lives |
Cite this Source
Retard and Balk. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/balk/retard
Balk & Retard. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/balk/retard>.
Retard or Balk. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/balk/retard.
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