filibuster
15 points
English
10 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #48,356
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
(law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches
verb
obstruct deliberately by delaying
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/fˈɪlʌbˌʌstɝː/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural filibusters
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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