Synonyms of balks

balks 1 of 2

noun

plural of balk

as in obstacles

something that makes movement or progress difficult

the constant interruptions proved to be a balk to the flow of conversation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obstacles
• hurdles
• obstructions
• embarrassments
• lets
• barriers
• stops
• interferences
• impediments
• blocks
• hindrances
• cramps
• handicaps
• constraints
• inhibitions
• clogs
• chains
• stumbling blocks
• encumbrances
• burdens
• shackles
• hitches
• loads
• deterrents
• snags
• manacles
• fetters
• rubs
• catches
• delays
• drags
• trammels
• crimps
• bars
• restraints
• holdbacks
• dangers
• brakes
• disadvantages
• curbs
• stone walls
• hobbles
• reins
• blockades
• difficulties
• arrests
• brick walls
• stalls
• hazards
• checks
• stoppages
• embargoes
• blockages
• perils
• drawbacks
• hardships
• holdups
• cumbers
• bits
• reefs
• adversities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incentives
• spurs
• stimuli
• catalysts
• breaks
• advantages
• stimulants
• goads
• edges
• benefits
• help
• impetuses
• aids
• boosts
• assistances
• handmaidens
• handmaids

balks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of balk

as in frustrates

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frustrates
• thwarts
• baffles
• stops
• hampers
• halts
• prevents
• overcomes
• defeats
• hinders
• foils
• beats
• discomfits
• impedes
• checkmates
• blocks
• obstructs
• hobbles
• precludes
• checks
• stalls
• inhibits
• interferes (with)
• handicaps
• averts
• forestalls
• encumbers
• arrests
• ties up
• obviates
• short-circuits
• holds back
• clogs
• nullifies
• conquers
• neutralizes
• negates
• bars
• offsets
• fetters
• sets back
• counteracts
• shackles
• trammels
• manacles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• encourages
• advances
• promotes
• fosters
• furthers
• cultivates
• assists
• aids
• facilitates
• nurtures
• forwards
• eases
• abets
• smooths
• smoothes