stonewall

Verb
  1. Obstruct or hinder any discussion (synset 201036804)
    "Nixon stonewalled the Watergate investigation"; "When she doesn't like to face a problem, she simply stonewalls"
    is a type of: block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy - hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
  2. Engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate (synset 200461087)
    "The President stonewalled when he realized the plot was being uncovered by a journalist"
    is a type of: delay, detain, hold up - cause to be slowed down or delayed

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