Balked: meaning, definitions and examples
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balked
[ bษหkt ]
refusing action
Balked means to hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking. It often implies a refusal to proceed with a planned action or a sudden stop in progress due to objections.
Synonyms
draw back, flinch, hesitate, recoil, shy away.
Examples of usage
- She balked at the idea of moving to a new city.
- He balked when asked to take on additional responsibilities.
- The horse balked at jumping over the fence.
- They balked at the high cost of the renovation.
- The committee balked at approving the budget.
Translations
Translations of the word "balked" in other languages:
๐ต๐น recusou
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคตเคฐเฅเคงเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช sich strรคuben
๐ฎ๐ฉ menolak
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดะผะพะฒะธะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ opieraฤ siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๅฆใใ
๐ซ๐ท refuser
๐ช๐ธ rechazar
๐น๐ท reddetti
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฐ๋ถํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุนุชุฑุถ
๐จ๐ฟ odmรญtl
๐ธ๐ฐ odmietol
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ป
๐ธ๐ฎ odklonil
๐ฎ๐ธ hafnaรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐั ัะฐัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฌแงแแแขแแแแแ แแแแฆแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ imtina etdi
๐ฒ๐ฝ rechazar
Etymology
The word 'balked' originates from the Old English word 'balca', which means 'a beam or a ridge'. It evolved in Middle English as 'balke', referring to a beam or barrier that prevents someone from crossing. Over time, its meaning expanded to signify any sort of obstruction or refusal to go forward. This evolution reflects a broader theme in language where physical barriers become metaphorical ones, indicating resistance or hesitation in decision-making. The term has anchored itself within English vernacular since the 14th century, often used in various contexts, including literature, sport, and everyday conversation to depict a refusal or hesitation in taking a certain action.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,290, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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