balker (Meaning)
balker (n)
a person who refuses to comply
balker (n.)
One who, or that which balks.
A person who stands on a rock or eminence to espy the shoals of herring, etc., and to give notice to the men in boats which way they pass; a conder; a huer.
Synonyms & Antonyms of balker
balker Sentence Examples
- The balker refused to participate in the challenge, citing safety concerns.
- Despite their reputation as a balker, the horse eventually complied with the rider's commands.
- The construction project faced several balkers who opposed the design changes.
- The witness balked at giving any information that could implicate the defendant.
- The company's new policy elicited balkers who resented the added workload.
- The team balked at the idea of practicing during the holiday break.
- The balker's stubbornness caused significant delays and frustrations during the negotiations.
- The athlete balked at the suggestion of undergoing a performance-enhancing procedure.
- The balker's skepticism remained unwavering, despite the overwhelming evidence presented.
- The politician's balker stance on environmental regulations drew sharp criticism from activists.
FAQs About the word balker
a person who refuses to complyOne who, or that which balks., A person who stands on a rock or eminence to espy the shoals of herring, etc., and to give notice t
hurdle, obstruction,obstacle, embarrassment, let, hindrance, inhibition, burden, constraint, delay
stimulus, impetus, stimulus,incentive, impetus, catalyst, spur, spur, catalyst, incentive
The balker refused to participate in the challenge, citing safety concerns.
Despite their reputation as a balker, the horse eventually complied with the rider's commands.
The construction project faced several balkers who opposed the design changes.
The witness balked at giving any information that could implicate the defendant.
