Balk and Shrink

Balk

Balk verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

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

Nearby Words: balked, balky, balking

Shrink

Shrink verb - To become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter.

Balk and shrink are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Balk" instead a verb "Shrink".

Nearby Words: shrinking, shrinkage

Common collocations

way balk way shrink way
little balk little shrink little
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