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FILIBUSTERED Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word filibustered. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word filibustered. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for FILIBUSTERED

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blocked
verbv
adjective satellite

• closed to traffic

• completely obstructed or closed off

delayed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• not as far along as normal in development

impeded
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• made difficult or slow

obstructed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• shut off to passage or view or hindered from action

restrained
adjectiveadj
adjective

• under restraint

adjective satellite

• cool and formal in manner

• marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

• not showy or obtrusive

• prudent

thwarted
verbv
adjective satellite

• disappointingly unsuccessful

hampered
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

• a basket usually with a cover

verb

• prevent the progress or free movement of

• put at a disadvantage

hindered
verbv
adjective satellite

• located at or near the back of an animal

verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• put at a disadvantage

prevented
verbv
verb

• keep from happening or arising; make impossible

• stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

stalled
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed

• small area set off by walls for special use

• a booth where articles are displayed for sale

• a malfunction in the flight of an aircraft in which there is a sudden loss of lift that results in a downward plunge

• seating in the forward part of the main level of a theater

• small individual study area in a library

• a tactic used to mislead or delay

verb

• postpone doing what one should be doing

• come to a stop

• deliberately delay an event or action

• put into, or keep in, a stall

• experience a stall in flight, of airplanes

• cause an airplane to go into a stall

• cause an engine to stop

stymied
verbv
noun

• a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole

• a thwarting and distressing situation

verb

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

filibusterer
nounn
noun

• a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes

Best Hypernyms For FILIBUSTERED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for filibustered, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
block blockade delay delayer embarrass hinder holdup legislator obstruct stymie stymy

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