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obstructionist

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ob·struc·tion·ist  (b-strksh-nst, b-)
n.
One who systematically blocks or interrupts a process, especially one who attempts to impede passage of legislation by the use of delaying tactics, such as a filibuster.
ob·struction·ism n.
ob·struction·istic adj.
obstructionist
Noun
a person who deliberately obstructs legal or parliamentary business
obstructionism n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.obstructionist - someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take
obstructer, obstructor, resister, thwarter
controversialist, disputant, eristic - a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
naysayer - someone with an aggressively negative attitude
stonewaller - one who stonewalls or refuses to answer or cooperate; someone who delays by lengthy speeches etc.


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Evidently each accuses the other of being an obstructionist.
A Tramp Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
And you, sir, have lived an unimaginative obstructionist and never can hope now to emerge from it.
The Poison Belt by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context
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