Balking and Determent

Balking

Balking adjective - Stopping short and refusing to go on.

Determent and balking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Determent" instead a noun "Balking".

Nearby Words: balk, balked, balky

Determent

Determent noun - A communication that makes you afraid to try something.
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Synonyms for Determent

Balking and determent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Balking" instead a noun "Determent".

Nearby Word: deter
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