Balk in a Sentence 🔊

Definition of Balk

refuse to comply

Examples of Balk in a sentence

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. ðŸ”Š

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

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. ðŸ”Š

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

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

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

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.  ðŸ”Š

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

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

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.  ðŸ”Š

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