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obstruct vs filibuster

filibuster vs obstruct

obstruct is not a noun while filibuster is a noun.

obstruct and filibuster both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obstruct No No Yes No
filibuster Yes No Yes No
As verbs, filibuster is a hyponym of obstruct; that is, filibuster is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than obstruct:
  • obstruct: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
  • filibuster: obstruct deliberately by delaying
Other hyponyms of obstruct include stonewall, check, hang, bottleneck.
obstruct (noun) filibuster (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
obstruct (verb) filibuster (verb)
block passage through obstruct deliberately by delaying
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 obstruct and filibuster

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