baulks

[US]/bɔːlks/
[UK]/bolks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.an obstacle or difficulty; a failure or mistake
v.to obstruct or prevent something; to miss an opportunity; to shirk responsibility
vi.to hesitate or be reluctant; (of a horse) to suddenly stop

Phrases & Collocations

baulk at nothing

baulk of wood

baulking at responsibility

Example Sentences

she baulks at the idea of moving to a new city.

he often baulks when faced with difficult decisions.

the team baulks at the proposed budget cuts.

many students baulk at the idea of taking advanced courses.

she baulks at the thought of public speaking.

he baulks at the idea of working overtime.

they baulk at signing the contract without reading it first.

she baulks at the price of the new car.

he baulks at the thought of starting a new job.

many people baulk at the idea of extreme sports.

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