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Rarebalking
The correct spelling is balking.
How to pronounce balking
verb
Say it like: Bal-kin-g
The correct spelling is balking. To pass over or by. For example: "The horse balked."
Usage Examples
“The horse balked.”
“to balk expectation”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To pass over or by.
- 2.To omit, miss or overlook by chance.
- 3.To miss intentionally; to avoid.
- 4.To stop, check, block.
- 5.To stop short and refuse to go on.
noun
- 1.A frustration or disappointment; a check.
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