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2 Translation results for balks in Spanish

noun | verb

balk noun

unfavorite favorite play sound
balks
obstáculo

Example sentences of
balk noun

  • •the extravagant centerpiece proved to be a balk to the flow of conversation
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balk verb

unfavorite favorite play sound
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 balks

obstáculo  - obstacle 
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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