Definition of Obstructionism

1. Noun. Deliberate interference.

Generic synonyms: Resistance
Derivative terms: Obstructionist

Definition of Obstructionism

1. n. The act or the policy of obstructing progress.

Definition of Obstructionism

1. Noun. A deliberate policy of obstructing something, especially a political process or body. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Obstructionism

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Obstructionism

obstreperosity
obstreperous
obstreperously
obstreperousness
obstriction
obstrictions
obstropulous
obstruct
obstructed
obstructer
obstructers
obstructing
obstructing the field
obstruction
obstruction of justice
obstructionism (current term)
obstructionisms
obstructionist
obstructionists
obstructions
obstructive
obstructive apnea
obstructive hydrocephalus
obstructive jaundice
obstructive lung disease
obstructive murmur
obstructive pneumonia
obstructive pulmonary overinflation

Literary usage of Obstructionism

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Beyond the Rhine: Memories of Art and Life in Germany Before the War by Marc Henry (1918)
"Hotels—Public baths—Street cleaning and dustmen—Street repairs—Newspaper advertisements—Intelligence versus obstructionism—The true value of Kultur—Tales of ..."

2. Pole and Czech in Silesia by James Alexander Roy (1921)
"It is becoming increasingly obvious that, since the evacuation of Teschen, the Czech authorities are adopting a definite attitude of obstructionism. ..."

3. Immortal Italy by Edgar Ansel Mowrer (1922)
"In a speech to the Milan workers (August 9), their cleverest leader, Bruno Buozzi, outlined obstructionism: Let production be reduced to a minimum. ..."

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