Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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embarrass | No | No | Yes | No |
filibuster | Yes | No | Yes | No |
embarrass (noun) | filibuster (noun) |
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(law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches | |
a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes |
embarrass (verb) | filibuster (verb) |
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cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious | obstruct deliberately by delaying |
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of |