filibuster - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

(law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches

Synonyms

• filibuster

More generic

• delay
• holdup

Noun

a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes

Synonyms

• filibuster
• filibusterer

More generic

• delayer
• legislator

Verb

obstruct deliberately by delaying

Synonyms

• filibuster

More generic

• block
• blockade
• embarrass
• hinder
• obstruct
• stymie
• stymy

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