stonewall (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 30
def engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate
examples The President stonewalled when he realized the plot was being uncovered by a journalist
Frame - 2 Somebody ----s
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Hypernym delay, detain, hold up
Derivationally related form stonewall → stonewaller
Incoming links
Derivationally related form stonewaller → stonewall
Hyponym delay, detain, hold up

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