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to bilk

to bilk

9.9
Stop someone's plans or efforts from succeeding
  • verb
  • /bɪlk/
  • Archaic
translation icon : frustrar
  • He bilked his team of their efforts.

Examples

  • Despite several setbacks, nothing could bilk her determination to succeed.

  • The security measures were designed to bilk any attempts at unauthorized access.

  • They tried to bilk the committee's efforts to implement the new policy.

  • Don't bilk your friends out of their time!

  • The fraudulent scheme was designed to bilk unsuspecting investors out of their savings.

  • She tried to bilk the team of their hard-earned rewards by making false claims.

  • His dishonest actions only served to bilk others from achieving their goals.

Synonyms

to cross
vsto bilk
208 5.9

To stop someone's plans or make them fail

is broader, meaning hindrance without direct active opposition
to thwart
vsto bilk
87 7.4

To stop someone from doing what they want

is about hindering plans and desires without implying active opposition success
to spoil
vsto bilk
80 2.8

To make something less good or enjoyable

means to hinder or stop plans rather than simply damaging objects or enjoyment
to foil
vsto bilk
36 5.5

To stop a plan or action from working

tends to mean hindering efforts rather than causing direct failure
to frustrate
vsto bilk
35 3.6

Stop someone from doing something they planned to do

focuses more on hindering efforts or plans rather than final outcomes
to stymy
vsto bilk
20 8.7

To stop someone from making progress toward a goal

is used for hindering plans rather than describing halted progress
to baffle
vsto bilk
3 6.1

To stop someone's plans or efforts from succeeding

is the neutral definition without the blunt or forceful tone
to scotch
vsto bilk
1 8.1

To stop a plan or action from happening

is more about hindering efforts rather than absolutely stopping events
to obstruct someone's plans
vsto bilk
5.6

To stop someone on purpose from doing what they planned

is not necessarily deliberate and can be accidental or incidental

Antonyms

to facilitate
  • Formal
187 4.9

To make a task or process easier and help it happen

assist
33 1.8

Help given to someone to make a task easier

How Effective

to thwart
87 7.4
to foil
36 5.5
to bilk
  • Archaic
9.9
to hinder
75 3.6
to impede
35 6.5
to deter
94 5.6

Surface Forms

bilk infinitive
bilked past
bilked past participle
bilking present participle
bilks third person singular

Etymology

Bilk also came to mean 'to frustrate or block' someone's plans, probably by cheating or avoiding what they expect. Imagine someone slipping away from an agreement and leaving the other person stuck — that's why bilk can mean to hinder or thwart efforts.