balked
Meaning
to hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking (পিছু হটা, পিছিয়ে যাওয়া)
Pronunciation
বাল্কড (bālkḍ)
Synonyms
hesitated, refused, flinched, wavered, stumbled, shirked, doubted, avoided
Synonyms
She hesitated to make a decision.
He refused to participate in the meeting.
She flinched at the thought of the consequences.
He wavered between two choices.
She stumbled over her words during the speech.
He shirked his responsibilities.
She doubted his intentions.
He avoided discussing the topic.
Antonyms
She accepted the proposal immediately.
He agreed with the decision.
They embraced the new changes.
Visitors welcomed the new rules.
The policy was endorsed by the committee.
She approved the changes.
The new software facilitated easier communication.
He surrendered to the authority.
Phrases
She balked at the idea of moving to a new city.
Don't balk at the opportunity to learn new skills.
Many balk before a challenge.
He balked at the suggestion of working overtime.
Don't balk at taking risks.