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stonewall

/ˈstoʊnwɔːl/ noun · British & US
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What does stonewall mean?

noun

A barrier or obstacle that cannot be overcome or moved, especially one that is deliberately created to prevent something from happening. A person who refuses to cooperate or comply with a request or demand.

Example

"The government's stonewalling of the investigation into the scandal has led to widespread criticism."

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