Balk(verb)
Hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking.
Hindi meaning:हिचकिचाना
Synonyms: Hesitate, Flinch, Resist, Refuse
Antonyms: Accept, Agree, Comply, Proceed
Example: She balked at the idea of moving to a new city on such short notice.
Trick to remember: If you feel like saying baad mein karte hain and you stop suddenly, you are going to balk.
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