Answer: balked

AnswerCrossword Clue
BALKEDRefused to cooperate
BALKEDRefused, with "at"
BALKEDWouldn't proceed
BALKEDActed mulish
balkedto stop or stop short
balkedBALK, to refrain from proceeding, also BAUK, BAULK
balkedhindrance
balkedto hinder; thwart