Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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filibuster | Yes | No | Yes | No |
blockade | Yes | No | Yes | No |
filibuster (noun) | blockade (noun) |
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(law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches | a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy |
a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes | prevents access or progress |
filibuster (verb) | blockade (verb) |
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obstruct deliberately by delaying | impose a blockade on |
obstruct access to | |
render unsuitable for passage | |
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of |