filibuster

noun
UK: /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/
US: /ˈfɪləˌbʌstər/

  1. A long speech intended to delay or prevent a vote in a legislative assembly.

    1. The senator used a filibuster to block the vote.
    2. The opposition threatened a filibuster if their demands were not met.

  2. An action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly.

    1. The filibuster went on for over 24 hours straight.
    2. A filibuster is a controversial tactic sometimes used in the Senate.

Synonyms

delay obstruction
filibuster verb

  1. To delay or block a vote in a legislative assembly by making a long speech.

    1. They plan to filibuster the new bill.
    2. The senator promised to filibuster until his demands were heard.

  2. To obstruct or delay legislation through prolonged speaking or other delaying tactics.

    1. The minority party can filibuster a bill they strongly oppose.
    2. The senator chose to filibuster, hoping public pressure would force a compromise.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "filibuster" in English means: A long speech intended to delay or prevent a vote in a legislative assembly., An action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly..

The phonetic transcription of "filibuster" is /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/ in British English and /ˈfɪləˌbʌstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "filibuster": delay, obstruction.

Example usage of "filibuster": "The senator used a filibuster to block the vote.". More examples on the page.