Meaning & Definition of Stonewall in English
English⟶
Stonewall
/stoʊnwɔl/
verb
1. Obstruct or hinder any discussion
- "Nixon stonewalled the watergate investigation"
- "When she doesn't like to face a problem, she simply stonewalls"
synonym:
- stonewall
2. Engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate
- "The president stonewalled when he realized the plot was being uncovered by a journalist"
synonym:
- stonewall