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stonewall

DEFINITIONS OF: stonewall

1

v engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate

“The President stonewalled when he realized the plot was being uncovered by a journalist”
Type of:
delay, detain, hold up
cause to be slowed down or delayed

v obstruct or hinder any discussion

“Nixon stonewalled the Watergate investigation”
“When she doesn't like to face a problem, she simply stonewalls”
Type of:
block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
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