Obstructionist Definition
əb-strŭkshə-nĭst, ŏb-
obstructionists
noun
obstructionists
One who systematically blocks or interrupts a process, especially one who attempts to impede passage of legislation by the use of delaying tactics, such as a filibuster.
American Heritage
Anyone who obstructs progress; esp., a member of a legislative group who hinders the passage of legislation by various technical maneuvers.
Webster's New World
Someone who systematically obstructs the actions of others.
Wiktionary
Someone who attempts to impede the progress of legislation.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
adjective
Of obstructionists or obstructionism.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Obstructionist
Noun
Singular:
obstructionist
Plural:
obstructionistsOrigin of Obstructionist
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obstruction +"Ž -ist
From Wiktionary
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