balked

Verb

To hesitate or refuse to proceed with an action or plan.

ریشه

Originated from the Middle English word 'balke', meaning 'beam' or 'plank'.

مثال

• He balked at the idea of jumping out of the plane.
• The team balked at the proposal to increase their workload.
• She balked when asked to speak in front of a large audience.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Balked at the idea Balked at the proposal Balked when asked Balked at the cost