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stonewall

verb

engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
S
Ends with
L
Contains
TO
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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verb

  1. engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate

    “The President stonewalled when he realized the plot was being uncovered by a journalist”

verb

  1. obstruct or hinder any discussion

    “Nixon stonewalled the Watergate investigation”

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Example Sentences

The President stonewalled when he realized the plot was being uncovered by a journalist
Nixon stonewalled the Watergate investigation
When she doesn't like to face a problem, she simply stonewalls
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