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filibuster vs blockade

blockade vs filibuster

filibuster and blockade both are nouns.

filibuster and blockade both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
filibuster Yes No Yes No
blockade Yes No Yes No
As verbs, blockade is a hypernym of filibuster; that is, blockade is a word with a broader meaning than filibuster:
  • filibuster: obstruct deliberately by delaying
  • blockade: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Other hypernyms of filibuster include block, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy.
filibuster (noun) blockade (noun)
(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)
obstruct deliberately by delaying impose a blockade on
obstruct access to
render unsuitable for passage
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Difference between filibuster and blockade

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