1
[ verb ] engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate

Examples

"The President stonewalled when he realized the plot was being uncovered by a journalist"

Related terms

delay stonewaller

2
[ verb ] obstruct or hinder any discussion

Examples

"Nixon stonewalled the Watergate investigation" "When she doesn't like to face a problem, she simply stonewalls"

Related terms

obstruct stonewaller

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