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. 🔊
Although Martin is pretty dependable about following the prescribed routine, he tends to balk at any tasks that call for extra effort. 🔊
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. 🔊
I guess my friends don’t trust me very much because they all balk at my request for them to cosign a loan. 🔊
Last night I discovered that even when dogs are barking ferociously at them, pigeons will balk at flying in the dark. 🔊
The coach warned the pitcher that if he continued to balk during a pitch, he would be replaced. 🔊
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. 🔊
New parents will often balk at hiring a babysitter, especially if there is a grandparent readily available. 🔊
Because Colleen will always balk at commitment, I’m afraid she’s always going to be single. 🔊
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. 🔊
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