balking

Balking Meaning in Bengali: বাধা দেওয়া, বাধা দেওয়ার প্রতিবন্ধক, বাধা দেওয়ার প্রতিবন্ধকতা (noun, pronunciation: bawl-king)

Definition of Balking

Balking is a noun that refers to the act of refusing to proceed with an action or task, often due to fear, uncertainty, or stubbornness. It is the act of hesitating or resisting, typically when faced with a challenging or unfamiliar situation.

Synonyms of Balking

Some synonyms of balking include hesitating, resisting, refusing, recoiling, and shying away. (Bengali: হতভম্ব, প্রতিবন্ধ, অস্বীকার, পিছুপানো, পিছুপানো করা)

Antonyms of Balking

Antonyms of balking include proceeding, advancing, continuing, and embracing. (Bengali: অগ্রসর, অগ্রসর হওয়া, চলা, গ্রহণ করা)

Origin of Balking

The word balking originated from the Middle English word “balken,” which means to hinder or obstruct. It can be traced back to the Old Norse word “balkr,” meaning beam or ridge. The term evolved over time to encompass the idea of refusing to proceed or being obstructed.

Nearby Words

  • Ball (noun)
  • Balm (noun)
  • Balk (verb)
  • Bale (noun)
  • Ballad (noun)

Balking in Literature Quotes

“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” – Muhammad Ali (Bengali: “যারা জীবনে ঝুঁকিতে সাহসী নয়, তারা কিছুই সাধ্য করতে পারবে না।”)

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs (Bengali: “মহান কাজ করার একমাত্র উপায় হলো তোমার কাজটি ভালোবাসা।”)

Balking Meaning in Different Languages

Bengali: বাধা দেওয়া, Hindi: अवहेलना, Nepali: अस्वीकार, Urdu: انکار, Tamil: முற்றிலும் முடியாதது, Telugu: నిరాకరించు, Arabic: الرفض, Chinese: 犹豫不决, Japanese: 躊躇, Russian: противодействие

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