HyperDic: stonewall

English > 2 senses of the word *stonewall*:
VERB	communication	stonewall	obstruct or hinder any discussion
VERB	change	stonewall	engage in delaying / delaying tactics / tactics or refuse to cooperate

stonewall > pronunciation
Sounds	stow'nwao.l
Rhymes	albuterol ... windfall: 100 rhymes with aol...

English > *stonewall*: 2 senses > verb 1, communication
Meaning	obstruct or hinder any discussion.
Pattern	Somebody ----s; Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Examples	"Nixon stonewalled the Watergate investigation" "When she doesn't like to face a problem, she simply stonewalls"
Broader	obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass	hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Spanish	contestar con evasivas
Nouns	stonewaller	one who stonewalls or refuses to answer or cooperate
Nouns	stonewalling	stalling or delaying especially by refusing to answer questions or cooperate

English > *stonewall*: 2 senses > verb 2, change
Meaning	Engage in delaying / delaying tactics / tactics or refuse to cooperate.
Pattern	Somebody ----s
Example	"The President stonewalled when he realized the plot was being uncovered by a journalist"
Broader	delay, detain, hold up	Cause to be slowed ... / slowed down or delayed
Nouns	stonewaller	one who stonewalls or refuses to answer or cooperate

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