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FILIBUSTERING Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word filibustering. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word filibustering. (close relations)
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adjournment
nounn
noun

• the termination of a meeting

• the act of postponing to another time or place

dawdling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

hindering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• preventing movement

obstructive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• preventing movement

procrastination
nounn
noun

• the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or deferring an action to a later time

• slowness as a consequence of not getting around to it

stalling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a tactic used to mislead or delay

delaying
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• time during which some action is awaited

• the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time

verb

• cause to be slowed down or delayed

• act later than planned, scheduled, or required

• stop or halt

• slow the growth or development of

obstructing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• block passage through

• shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

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 FILIBUSTERING

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

Alternatives for ADJOURNMENT

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