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."
Word Game Points
Is FILIBUSTERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, filibusters is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FILIBUSTERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
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Yes, filibusters is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFILIBUSTERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
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Valid WordFILIBUSTERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.