Translation of "Balked" in French

Qanatir’s heavy cavalry bogged down as their horses balked at the smell of aggressive camels,

La cavalerie lourde de Qanatir s'enlisa tandis que ses chevaux rechignaient à l'odeur des chameaux agressifs,

He balked at the suggestion that he give ten percent of his income to charity.

Il regimba à la suggestion qu'il donne dix pour-cent de son revenu aux œuvres de charité.