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stonewall vs embarrass

embarrass vs stonewall

stonewall and embarrass both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stonewall No No Yes No
embarrass No No Yes No
As verbs, embarrass is a hypernym of stonewall; that is, embarrass is a word with a broader meaning than stonewall:
  • stonewall: obstruct or hinder any discussion
  • embarrass: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Other hypernyms of stonewall include block, blockade, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy.
stonewall (verb) embarrass (verb)
engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
obstruct or hinder any discussion hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Difference between stonewall and embarrass

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