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Bilk (Verb)

Meaning 1

Evade payment to; "He bilked his creditors".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Meaning 2

Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

  • Thwart
  • Cross
  • Queer
  • Frustrate
  • Baffle
  • Spoil
  • Foil
  • Scotch

Hypernyms

  • Prevent
  • Foreclose
  • Forbid
  • Preclude
  • Forestall

Hyponyms

  • Short-circuit
  • Let Down
  • Disappoint
  • Ruin
  • Dash

Meaning 3

Escape, either physically or mentally; "The thief eluded the police"; "This difficult idea seems to evade her"; "The event evades explanation".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

  • Elude
  • Evade

Hypernyms

  • Get Away
  • Escape

Meaning 4

Cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Hypernyms

  • Rip Off
  • Chisel
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