BILK as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • escape, either physically or mentally
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The thief eluded the police
    • This difficult idea seems to evade her
    • The event evades explanation
    Hypernyms(s) bilk is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • evade payment to
    Usage Example(s)
    • He bilked his creditors
    Hypernyms(s) bilk is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth’’s amazing September surge
    • foil your opponent
    Hypernyms(s) bilk is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) See Also Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money
    Hypernyms(s) bilk is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower