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Stonewall (Verb)

Meaning 1

Obstruct or hinder any discussion; "Nixon stonewalled the Watergate investigation"; "When she doesn't like to face a problem, she simply stonewalls".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Hypernyms

  • Stymy
  • Embarrass
  • Stymie
  • Blockade
  • Block
  • Hinder

Related Words

  • Stonewaller (noun)
  • Stonewalling (noun)

Meaning 2

Engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate; "The President stonewalled when he realized the plot was being uncovered by a journalist".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Hypernyms

  • Hold Up
  • Detain

Related Words

  • Stonewaller (noun)
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