stonewalling

stone·wall·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stohn-waw-ling]
- /ˈstoʊnˌwɔ lɪŋ/
- /stəʊn.ˈwɔːl.ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stohn-waw-ling]
- /ˈstoʊnˌwɔ lɪŋ/

Definitions of stonewalling word

noun stonewalling the act of stalling, evading, or filibustering, especially to avoid revealing politically embarrassing information. 1
verb without object stonewalling to engage in stonewalling. 1
verb without object stonewalling British. filibuster (def 3). 1
verb without object stonewalling Cricket. (of a batsman) to play a defensive game, as by persistently blocking the ball instead of batting it for distance and runs. 1
verb with object stonewalling Informal. to block, stall, or resist intentionally: lobbying efforts to stonewall passage of the legislation. 1
verb with object stonewalling British. to obstruct (the passage of a legislative bill) in Parliament, especially by excessive or prolonged debate. 1

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Origin of stonewalling

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; stonewall + -ing1

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Parts of speech for Stonewalling

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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stonewalling popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for stonewalling

adj stonewalling

casuistic — of or having to do with casuistry or casuists

noun stonewalling

filibuster — U.S. Politics. the use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority. an exceptionally long speech, as one lasting for a day or days, or a series of such speeches to accomplish this purpose. a member of a legislature who makes such a speech.
equivoque — An expression capable of having more than one meaning; a pun.
evasion — The action of evading something.

adjective stonewalling

casuistical — Casuistic.
elusive — Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
elusory — That tends to elude.
evasive — Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, esp. by responding only indirectly.

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