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filibuster vs obstruct

obstruct vs filibuster

filibuster is a noun but obstruct is not a noun.

filibuster and obstruct both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
filibuster Yes No Yes No
obstruct No No Yes No
As verbs, obstruct is a hypernym of filibuster; that is, obstruct is a word with a broader meaning than filibuster:
  • filibuster: obstruct deliberately by delaying
  • obstruct: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Other hypernyms of filibuster include block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, stymie, stymy.
filibuster (noun) obstruct (noun)
(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
filibuster (verb) obstruct (verb)
obstruct deliberately by delaying block passage through
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Difference between filibuster and obstruct

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