Balk and Shy

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Balk verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

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Shy and balk are semantically related in stop short topic. In some cases you can use "Shy" instead a verb "Balk".

Nearby Words: balked, balky, balking

Shy verb - Start suddenly, as from fright.

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Balk and shy are semantically related in recoil topic. Sometimes you can use "Balk" instead a verb "Shy".

Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer

balk little

shy little

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