Balk


The meaning of the word Balk is: refuse to comply


Examples:

While my dog loves to go for walks in good weather, he will always balk if he gets the slightest whiff of rain in the air.

published by Sharilyn on 2021-09-30 08:00:00


Although Martin is pretty dependable about following the prescribed routine, he tends to balk at any tasks that call for extra effort.

published by Collen on 2021-08-09 09:08:13


Monica knew that her husband would balk at going shopping for new clothes, so she told him they were going to see the new action movie.

published by Hettie on 2021-04-17 14:58:51


I guess my friends don’t trust me very much because they all balk at my request for them to cosign a loan.

published by Reynaldo on 2021-04-03 16:58:24


Last night I discovered that even when dogs are barking ferociously at them, pigeons will balk at flying in the dark.

published by Naida on 2021-06-03 06:40:09


The coach warned the pitcher that if he continued to balk during a pitch, he would be replaced.

published by Collen on 2021-10-13 03:50:58


I’d like to get some new furniture for the living room, but I have a feeling my husband will balk at spending so much money.

published by Madonna on 2021-08-21 07:42:01


New parents will often balk at hiring a babysitter, especially if there is a grandparent readily available.

published by Justin on 2021-07-02 02:29:01


Because Colleen will always balk at commitment, I’m afraid she’s always going to be single.

published by Greta on 2021-08-02 02:47:16


Andrew didn’t know what made him balk at getting on the airplane, but he was grateful for whatever it was when he heard about the crash.

published by Cristen on 2021-10-27 10:09:13


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