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Definition of Stonewall
1. Verb. Obstruct or hinder any discussion. "When she doesn't like to face a problem, she simply stonewalls"
Generic synonyms: Block, Blockade, Embarrass, Hinder, Obstruct, Stymie, Stymy
Derivative terms: Stonewaller, Stonewalling
Derivative terms: Stonewaller, Stonewalling
2. Verb. Engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate. "The President stonewalled when he realized the plot was being uncovered by a journalist"
Definition of Stonewall
1. Proper noun. A series of riots in 1969 New York City, beginning with the patrons of the gay bar "The Stonewall Inn" resisting police arrest, which marked the beginning of the militant gay rights movement. ¹
2. Noun. A wall made up of stone. ¹
3. Verb. (informal) To refuse to answer or cooperate, especially in supplying information. ¹
4. Adjective. (UK idiomatic) certain, stone cold ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Stonewall
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