baulker

baulker
noun
a person who refuses to comply
Syn: ↑balker, ↑noncompliant
Derivationally related forms: ↑baulk, ↑balk (for: ↑balker)
Hypernyms: ↑person, ↑individual, ↑someone, ↑somebody, ↑mortal, ↑soul
Hyponyms: ↑negativist

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