Filibuster Synonyms and Antonyms

fĭlə-bŭstər
Obstruction of progress
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. opposition
  2. delay
  3. stonewalling
  4. delaying tactic
  5. hindrance
  6. postponement
  7. interference
  8. adventurer
  9. procrastination
  10. obstruction to congressional action
  11. obstructionism
  12. filibusterer
  13. holding the floor
  14. orate
  15. peroration
  16. long-windedness
  17. frustrater
  18. talkathon
  19. tirade
  20. outspeak
Antonyms:
  1. progression
  2. catalyst
  3. impetus
  4. incentive

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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