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1 Translation result for
balked
in Spanish
verb
balk
verb
balked, has balked, is balking, balks
obstaculizar, impedir
;
plantarse (dícese de un caballo, etc.)
Example sentences of
balk
verb
•
The horse
balked
and would not jump the fence.
•
The runner on third base tried to make the pitcher
balk
.
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Synonyms of
balk
verb
frustrate
,
thwart
,
foil
,
baffle
,
circumvent
,
outwit
,
dash
Detailed synonyms for
balk
verb
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Reverse translation for
balked
obstaculizar
- to obstruct, to hinder
impedir
- to prevent, to block, to impede, to hinder
plantarse
(dícese de un caballo, etc.)
- to stand firm, to arrive, to show up, to balk
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