balker

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Noun balker has 1 sense

balker, baulker, noncompliant - a person who refuses to comply
--₁ is a kind of person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul

Derived form: verb balk₁

Definitions from the Web

Balker

Noun:

1. a person or animal that balks or refuses to proceed.

Example sentence: The horse was a balker and refused to move even an inch.

Verb:

1. to refuse to proceed or act as directed or expected.

Example sentence: He balked at the idea of jumping off the cliff.

Adjective:

1. relating to or characterized by a tendency to balk.

Example sentence: Her balker attitude resulted in missed opportunities.

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