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obstructionist

(-ist)

noun

anyone who obstructs progress; esp., a member of a legislative group who hinders the passage of legislation by various technical maneuvers

adjective

of obstructionists or obstructionism

also obstructionistic

Related Forms:

obstructionism noun

See obstructionist in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

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.

Related Forms:

ob·strucˈtion·ism noun

ob·strucˌtion·isˈtic adjective

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