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baulking

The correct spelling is baulking.

How to pronounce baulking

verb

Say it like: Bau-lki-ng

The correct spelling is baulking. To pass over or by. For example: "The horse balked."

Usage Examples

The horse balked.

to balk expectation

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To pass over or by.
  2. 2.To omit, miss or overlook by chance.
  3. 3.To miss intentionally; to avoid.
  4. 4.To stop, check, block.
  5. 5.To stop short and refuse to go on.

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