obstructionism

noun
UK: /əbˈstrʌk.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/
US: /əbˈstrʌk.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/

  1. The practice of deliberately delaying or preventing progress on something, especially in politics.

    1. The opposition used obstructionism to delay the vote.
    2. The senator's obstructionism tactics are hindering important legislation from passing in a timely manner.

Synonyms

resistance hindrance impediment

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The phonetic transcription of "obstructionism" is /əbˈstrʌk.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ in British English and /əbˈstrʌk.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "obstructionism": resistance, hindrance, impediment.

Example usage of "obstructionism": "The opposition used obstructionism to delay the vote.". More examples on the page.