Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
stymy | Yes | No | Yes | No |
filibuster | Yes | No | Yes | No |
stymy (noun) | filibuster (noun) |
---|---|
a thwarting and distressing situation | (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches |
a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole | a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes |
stymy (verb) | filibuster (verb) |
---|---|
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of | obstruct deliberately by delaying |