Balk at and Espouse

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Balk at verb - To show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to.

Usage example: she balked at lending him any more money

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Espouse is an antonym for balk at.

Espouse verb - To give in marriage.

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Balk at is an antonym for espouse.

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