stonewall
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Verb — To deliberately block progress by refusing to answer questions, give information, or cooperate.
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Etymology
From stone plus wall — the image of hitting an immovable barrier, as solid and unyielding as a wall built of stone.
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What does “stonewall” mean?
The word “stonewall” means to deliberately block progress by refusing to answer questions, give information, or cooperate. In plain terms, to shut down a conversation or investigation by simply refusing to engage, rather than by arguing back.
How do you pronounce “stonewall”?
“Stonewall” is pronounced STOHN-wawl (/ˈstoʊnwɔl/ in IPA).
How do you use “stonewall” in a sentence?
Here is “stonewall” used in a sentence: “The spokesperson stonewalled every question about the merger.”
What part of speech is “stonewall”?
“Stonewall” is a verb.
How many meanings does “stonewall” have?
“Stonewall” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to deliberately block progress by refusing to answer questions, give information, or cooperate.