Balks

name, noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun

1
plural of balk form-of, plural

Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of balk form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Proper Noun

1
plural of Balk form-of, plural

Synonyms

jib argue arrest avert avoid back down

Example

"Iran balks at release of American woman."

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