stonewalling Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun stalling or delaying especially by refusing to answer questions or cooperate
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verb obstruct or hinder any discussion
stonewall.
- Nixon stonewalled the Watergate investigation
- When she doesn't like to face a problem, she simply stonewalls
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verb engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate
stonewall.
- The President stonewalled when he realized the plot was being uncovered by a journalist