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balk vs diriment impediment

diriment impediment vs balk

balk and diriment impediment both are nouns.

balk is a verb but diriment impediment is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
balk Yes No Yes No
diriment impediment Yes No No No
As nouns, diriment impediment is a hyponym of balk; that is, diriment impediment is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than balk:
  • balk: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
  • diriment impediment: (canon law) an impediment that invalidates a marriage (such as the existence of a prior marriage)
Other hyponyms of balk include albatross, millstone, bind, drag, obstacle, obstruction, straitjacket.
balk (noun) diriment impediment (noun)
an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base (canon law) an impediment that invalidates a marriage (such as the existence of a prior marriage)
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) diriment impediment (verb)
refuse to comply
Difference between balk and diriment impediment

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