balking
Meaning
to stop short and refuse to proceed (অগ্রসর হতে অস্বীকৃতি জানানো)
Pronunciation
বাল্কিং (bālkiṅ)
Synonyms
refusing, hesitating, dawdling, stalling, backing out, rebelling, desisting, withholding
Synonyms
He was refusing to participate in the discussion.
She was hesitating to make a decision.
Stop dawdling and get to work!
He was stalling for time before answering.
They are backing out of the deal.
The students are rebelling against the new rules.
She desisted from making any further comments.
They are withholding their support.
Antonyms
He is agreeing with the proposal.
She is complying with the new regulations.
They are advancing to the next level.
She is continuing with her studies.
They are moving forward with the project.
He is accepting the changes.
They are embracing the new opportunities.
She is initiating a new project.
Phrases
Many balk at the idea of change.
He balked in fear when he saw the snake.
She balked against the new rules imposed by the management.
He is not balking at the task ahead.
She balked at the thought of moving to a new city.