Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Balking.
Balking - as an adjective satellite
Balking - as a verb
To pass over or by.
To omit, miss or overlook by chance.
To miss intentionally; to avoid.
To stop, check, block.
To stop short and refuse to go on.
Example: "The horse balked."
To refuse suddenly.
To disappoint; to frustrate.
Example: "To balk expectation"
To engage in contradiction; to be in opposition.
To leave or make balks in.
To leave heaped up; to heap up in piles.
To indicate to fishermen, by shouts or signals from shore, the direction taken by the shoals of herring.
Balking - as a noun
A frustration or disappointment; a check.
Example Sentences
"Her balking at accepting the job offer surprised everyone."
"His balking at the idea of traveling alone caused him to miss out on many opportunities."
"The team's balking at the new training regime led to a decline in performance."
"I couldn't understand his balking at trying new foods, even when they were delicious."
"The politician's balking at answering certain questions raised suspicions among the journalists."
Word Game Points
Is BALKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, balking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BALKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is BALKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, balking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBALKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is BALKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, balking is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBALKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
