balk vs bind

balk and bind both are nouns.

balk and bind both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
balk	Yes	No	Yes	No
bind	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, bind is a hyponym of balk; that is, bind is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than balk:

balk: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
bind: something that hinders as if with bonds

Other hyponyms of balk include albatross, millstone, diriment impediment, drag, obstacle, obstruction, straitjacket.

balk (noun)	bind (noun)
an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base	something that hinders as if with bonds
one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
the area on a billiard table behind the balkline

balk (verb)	bind (verb)
refuse to comply	cause to be constipated
	form a chemical bond with
	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
	make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope
	fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
	provide with a binding
	stick to firmly
	secure with or as if with ropes
	wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
	create social or emotional ties

Difference between balk and bind

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