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adjective

Definition of balkingnext
as in frustrating

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balking

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noun

as in thwarting

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balking

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verb

present participle of balk
as in hampering
to prevent from achieving a goal a young man with big dreams who refused to be balked by the many challenges he faced in making them a reality

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balking
  1. frustrating
  2. baffling
  3. crossing
  4. deterrence
  5. stopping
  6. frustration
Adjective
  • Prediction: Bengals 37, Cowboys 30 Matt Levine: The Bengals have been one of the more frustrating teams this season.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The Eagles know their offense can’t devolve into a frustrating mess for a second straight season.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of frustrating
Adjective
  • Every office is a microcosm of personalities, making the quest for the perfect gifts for coworkers exciting and baffling.
    Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Marcus Maye, who was claimed off waivers from the Miami Dolphins last week, grabbed an interception in the end zone in the fourth quarter, helping erase a baffling fake punt that went awry from the Chargers’ 36-yard line.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of baffling
Noun
  • Photo : Van de Graaf ‘Atlantic,’ 227 Feet, 2010 Van de Graaf This Atlantic was inspired by the much older 212-foot Atlantic delivered by Townsend & Downey in 1903, which set the record for the fastest Atlantic crossing in 1905.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The state has built 60 wildlife crossings or bridges that have been modified for use by panthers on Florida’s roads.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of crossing
Noun
  • The border czar position has not in the past had prosecutorial powers, but ICE operations have often relied on creating a sense of fear in immigrant communities as a means of deterrence.
    Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Last week, the U.S. Space Force also set up its first unit in Japan, seeking to enhance the alliance's defense and deterrence.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of deterrence
Verb
  • Nothing is stopping you from trying out things.
    Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Beyoncé and Jay-Z made a surprise appearance at the premiere to support their 12-year-old, stopping for rare photos on the red carpet.
    Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of stopping
Noun
  • While frustration has mounted in recent years with Boston’s lack of big moves, reduced payroll and having missed the postseason in five of the last six seasons, the wheels are turning toward contention.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • As Venus and Mars clash, avoid taking frustration out on colleagues.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of frustration
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balking

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