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disobey vs baulk

baulk vs disobey

disobey is not a noun while baulk is a noun.

disobey and baulk both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disobey No No Yes No
baulk Yes No Yes No
As verbs, baulk is a hyponym of disobey; that is, baulk is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disobey:
  • disobey: refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
  • baulk: refuse to comply
Other hyponyms of disobey include sit in, counteract, countermine, sabotage, subvert, undermine, weaken, balk, jib, resist.
disobey (noun) baulk (noun)
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
disobey (verb) baulk (verb)
refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient refuse to comply
Difference between disobey and baulk

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