Another word for holdout
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- Anyone who obstructs progress; esp., a member of a legislative group who hinders the passage of legislation by various technical maneuvers
- 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.
- Someone who systematically obstructs the actions of others
- A person who opposes or fights against another; opponent; enemy
- The Devil; Satan. Often used with the.
- An opponent; an enemy.
- A person who displays such resistance or loyalty
- One who stubbornly resists change or tenaciously adheres to a seemingly hopeless or outdated cause:
- A person who fights against a government.
- A person who resists going along with others in a common course of action.
- A person who objects to something.
- An adjustable plate, as in the flue of a furnace or stove, for controlling the draft.
- A device for lessening the oscillation of a magnetic needle, a moving coil, etc.
- One that deadens, restrains, or depresses:
- A person who destroys or lessens other people's enjoyment
- One who spoils the enthusiasm or fun of others.
- One who mars the pleasure of others.
- A person who behaves in such a way as to ruin the pleasure of others
- Someone who puts an end to other's fun, especially harmless fun.
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