balks
Meaning
to refuse to proceed or to hesitate (পালানোর চেষ্টা করা, খোঁচা খাওয়া)
Pronunciation
বাক্স (bāks)
Synonyms
hesitate, refuse, shy away, flinch, recoil, dodge, avoid, procrastinate
Synonyms
He hesitated before making his speech.
She refused to leave without her brother.
He shy away from confrontation.
She flinched at the loud noise.
He recoiled in fear at the sight.
She dodged the question.
He tried to avoid the topic.
Don't procrastinate on your homework.
Antonyms
They agreed to the terms of the contract.
He accepted the job offer without hesitation.
They decided to proceed with the project.
She decided to advance her career.
It's time to move forward with the plan.
They embraced the changes in policy.
We need to support the new initiative.
Let us welcome the new members.
Phrases
They balked at the suggestion to cut costs.
He balked over the plans for the new building.
She balked her way through the difficult decision.
He did not balk at the price.
They balked in the face of criticism.