balked

Meanings

• Verb

  Refuse to move or continue, especially when under pressure or facing opposition.

  - "The horse balked at the water jump."
  - "The negotiators balked at the proposed deal."

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Synonyms

avoid , refuse , shirk , shun , baffle , foil , frustrate , thwart , miss , overlook

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with balked
walked , talked , chalked , halked

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Variants

List of all variants of balked that leads to same result
balk , balked , balker , balkers , balking , balks

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 15th century from the Old English word 'balgan' meaning 'to falter' or 'to stumble'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'balked' is also used in the context of geology to describe a layer of sediment that prevents further deposition.

2. In cricket, a 'balk' is a deliberate act of standing still to prevent the bowler from delivering the ball.

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Related Concepts

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1. obstacle: Balked is often used in the context of encountering an obstacle or resistance.

2. hesitation: Balked refers to a deliberate or involuntary pause or stop.

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Culture

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In literature, 'balked' has been used to describe characters who refuse to give in to pressure or adversity. In music, there is a jazz standard called 'Balkans' that features the term in its title.

How to Memorize "balked"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a horse refusing to jump over a fence or a person hesitating before making a decision.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'balked' with the idea of resistance or hesitation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'B' in 'balked' stands for 'B'arrier or 'B'reak, representing the idea of encountering an obstacle or hesitating.

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