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Vocabulary Entry
stonewalling
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of deliberately delaying or obstructing progress or action.
Example Sentences
"The negotiations fell apart due to constant stonewalling from both sides."
"Her stonewalling made it difficult to reach a compromise."
"The journalist accused the politician of stonewalling inquiries into his past."
V
verb
To delay or obstruct a process or action, often by refusing to provide information or assistance.
Example Sentences
"The company began stonewalling questions about its financial practices."
"When confronted about his actions, he started to stonewall instead of answering directly."
"They stonewalled the investigation to protect their interests."