Balk and Violate

Balk

Balk verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

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

Nearby Words: balked, balky, balking

Violate

Violate verb - To fail to keep.

Balk and violate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Balk" instead a verb "Violate".
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