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FILIBUSTERS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Filibusters.

Filibusters - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
filibusterer

(law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches

Filibusters - as a verb

Obstruct deliberately by delaying

Example Sentences

"The senator used filibusters to delay the passing of the bill."
"The opposition party staged multiple filibusters in an attempt to halt the legislation."
"The filibusters in the Senate lasted for hours."
"He broke the record for the longest filibusters in history."
"The senator gave an impassioned speech during his filibusters."
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Word Game Points

Is FILIBUSTERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, filibusters is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FILIBUSTERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is FILIBUSTERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, filibusters is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FILIBUSTERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is FILIBUSTERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, filibusters is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FILIBUSTERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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