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obstructionism

/əbˈstrʌk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

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noun

/əbˈstrʌk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/C1formalpolitical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее практику или политику намеренного препятствования или блокирования прогресса, особенно в законодательном или политическом контексте.

A noun referring to the practice or policy of deliberately hindering or blocking progress, especially in a legislative or political context.

uncountable

  1. Deliberate interferenceC1formal

    The practice of deliberately hindering or blocking a process, especially in politics or lawmaking.

    ruОбструкционизм

    • The senator was accused of obstructionism for delaying the vote.
    • Obstructionism in parliament prevented the bill from passing.
    • Critics argue that obstructionism undermines democratic progress.

    Synonymsblockingobstructionsabotagestallingstonewalling

    Antonymsassistancecooperationfacilitation

Forms
  • obstructionisms plural form
  • obstructionisms' possessive plural form
  • obstructionism's possessive singular form