Balk and Tease

Balk

Balk verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

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

Nearby Words: balked, balky, balking

Tease

Tease verb - To make fun of in a good-natured way.

Balk and tease are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Balk" instead a verb "Tease".

Nearby Words: teasing, teased, teaser, teasel

Common collocations

way balk way tease way
little balk little tease little
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