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[ uhb-struhk-shuh-nist ] / əbˈstrʌk ʃə nɪst /
nouna person who deliberately delays or prevents progress. a person who delays or obstructs the business before a legislative body by parliamentary contrivances or legalistic maneuvers. Origin of obstructionistFirst recorded in 1840–50; obstruction + -ist OTHER WORDS FROM obstructionistob·struc·tion·ism, nounob·struc·tion·is·tic, adjectiveWords nearby obstructionistobstipation, obstreperous, obstruct, obstructed testis, obstruction, obstructionist, obstructive apnea, obstructive dysmenorrhea, obstructive hydrocephalus, obstructive jaundice, obstructive murmur Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for obstructionistIn a divided Congress, each party can point its finger at the other and say: “Obstructionist!” Here’s What Happens When the GOP Takes Over the Senate|Michael Tomasky|April 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST The country has soured on obstructionist politicians and the Tea Party in particular. Ted Cruz Runs Against His Own Government Shutdown|Joe McLean|January 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST Ronald Reagan, like Obama and unlike FDR, rarely bullied party renegades or obstructionist opponents. Obama and Syria: Fighting the Wimp Factor|Gil Troy|September 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST Across the aisle, “obstructionist,” “waste of time,” and “37 times” kept popping up. Obamacare 37, Republicans 0: House GOP Loses Again on Repeal Vote|Michelle Cottle|May 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The press coverage evoked memories of the inglorious end to Sanford's two terms as an obstructionist governor. Mark Sanford’s Formidable Opponent: Stephen Colbert’s Sister|Jack Bass|April 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST She was regarded as one who was no obstructionist and who by sheer triviality added much to the gayety of nations. Under the Law|Edwina Stanton Babcock A permanent chief of staff might be an obstructionist or might become too perfunctory in compliance. Letters from an Old Railway Official|Charles DeLano Hine This one was very pretty, but an obstructionist nevertheless. Mrs. Dorriman, Volume 2 of 3|Julie Bosville Chetwynd All of which gave the obstructionist at Golden a clear minute in which to determine what to do. A Romance in Transit|Francis Lynde He has also the faith in tradition that makes an unlettered upper class narrow and obstructionist. William Shakespeare|John Masefield
British Dictionary definitions for obstructionist
noun- a person who deliberately obstructs business, esp in a legislature
- (as modifier)obstructionist tactics
Derived forms of obstructionistobstructionism, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 |