Nouns (11)
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rafter, balk, baulk
n. one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap
n. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Verbs (4)
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resist, balk, baulk, jib
v. refuse to comply
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Fuzzynyms (21)
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barrier, roadblock
n. any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective; "intolerance is a barrier to understanding"
discouragement
n. the act of discouraging; "the discouragement of petty theft"
hindrance, hinderance, interference
n. the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
burden, load, encumbrance, incumbrance, onus
n. an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind"
restriction, limitation
n. a principle that limits the extent of something; "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"
refuse, decline
v. show unwillingness towards; "he declined to join the group on a hike"
shy
v. throw quickly
startle, jump, start
v. move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room"
scruple
v. hesitate on moral grounds; "The man scrupled to perjure himself"
demur
v. enter a demurrer
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Antonyms (3)
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comply, follow, abide by
v. act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes; "He complied with my instructions"; "You must comply or else!"; "Follow these simple rules"; "abide by the rules"
baulk
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