Filibuster synonyms

fĭl'ə-bŭs'tər

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delaying tactic
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long-windedness
Alternative spelling of long-windedness.
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orate
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hindrance
The state or act of hindering something
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postponement
A delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.
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interference
(Physics) An effect caused by the superposition of two systems of waves, such as a distortion on a broadcast signal due to atmospheric or other effects.
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opposition
The position of two celestial bodies when their celestial longitude differs by 180°, especially a configuration in which Earth lies on a straight line between the Sun and a superior planet or the Moon. Planets in this position rise as the Sun sets and are visible all night long, reaching their highest point in the sky at midnight; the Moon in this position is full.
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delay
A delaying or being delayed
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obstruction to congressional action
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obstructionism
A deliberate policy of obstructing something, especially a political process or body.
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holding the floor
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peroration
A high-flown or bombastic speech
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adventurer
A person who has or likes to have adventures
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talkathon
A lengthy session of discussions, speeches, or debate.
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tirade
A long, vehement speech, esp. one of denunciation; harangue
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progression (antonym)
A series of repetitions of a phrase, each in a new position on the scale.
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catalyst (antonym)
A substance that starts or speeds up a chemical reaction while undergoing no permanent change itself. The enzymes in saliva, for example, are catalysts in digestion.
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impetus (antonym)
An activity in response to a stimulus.
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incentive (antonym)
Something, such as the fear of punishment or the expectation of reward, that induces action or motivates effort.
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filibusterer
A person who filibusters
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frustrater
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outspeak
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impeachment (related)
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demagogic (related)
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impeach (related)
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stonewalling
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Filibuster Sentence Examples

  • A filibuster at the end of the 65th Congress caused the Senate to adjourn without confirming the appointment, but the President made him a " recess " appointee.

  • As an avowed expansionist, Pierce sympathized with the filibuster government set up in Nicaragua by William Walker, and finally accorded it recognition.

  • Bush also faces the prospect of a democratic filibuster in the Senate to block his latest nomination to the Supreme Court, Samuel Alito.

  • Acting upon the instructions of Castelar, Jovellar gave up the filibuster vessels, and those of the crew and passengers who had not been summarily shot by General Burriel.

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