ob·struc·tion·ist ( b-str k sh-n st,  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·struc tion·ism n.ob·struc  tion·istic adj. |
obstructionist [əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst]
n
(Law / Parliamentary Procedure)
a. a person who deliberately obstructs business, esp in a legislature
b. (as modifier) obstructionist tactics
obstructionism n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | obstructionist - someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take naysayer - someone with an aggressively negative attitude stonewaller - one who stonewalls or refuses to answer or cooperate; someone who delays by lengthy speeches etc. |
Translations
obstructionist
n → Obstruktionspolitiker(in) m(f)
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