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Vocabulary Entry
stonewaller
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person who consistently refuses to communicate or cooperate, often used in the context of negotiations or discussions.
Example Sentences
"During the meeting, she was such a stonewaller that no progress was made."
"He became known as a stonewaller, avoiding any direct answers to important questions."
"In negotiations, a stonewaller can seriously hinder the chances of reaching an agreement."
V
verb
To deliberately avoid answering questions or providing information.
Example Sentences
"When asked about the budget cuts, the manager stonewalled the reporters."
"Instead of answering directly, he chose to stonewall the committee's inquiries."
"She tended to stonewall whenever her past was brought up in conversation."