Synonym of BAULK

Identify : establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is.
Prevent : keep (something) from happening.
Encourage : give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
Verify : make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true, accurate, or justified.
Baulk : thwart or hinder (a plan or person).

Synonym of Baulk is Prevent