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obstructionist
(redirected from obstructionistic)

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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 [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
Noun1.obstructionist - someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take
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.
Translations
obstructionist [əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst]
A. ADJobstruccionista
B. Nobstruccionista mf
obstructionist
nObstruktionspolitiker(in) m(f)
obstructionist [əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst]
1. adjostruzionistico/a
2. nostruzionista m/f


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69) Clearly, if Truman the reformer wanted a more consistently and effectively liberal Democratic party that could fulfill its promised policy goals, it would have to be less tolerant and more punitive toward its obstructionistic members than Truman the regular wanted.
Kramer - who backed Gee on Tuesday - has argued in the past that since Gee was appointed to the nine-member authority for the second time in May 1995, she has been viewed as too argumentative and obstructionistic by members from Glendale and Pasadena.
It is ironic that a so-called professional of the district, whose duty is to communicate, participates in stone-walling, obstructionistic tactics with the public.
 
 
 
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