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stonewall

/'st/oU/n,w/O/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

  1. obstruct or hinder any discussion

    verb.communication

    Examples
    Nixon stonewalled the Watergate investigation.
    When she doesn't like to face a problem, she simply stonewalls.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate

    verb.change

    Examples
    The President stonewalled when he realized the plot was being uncovered by a journalist.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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