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Definition of Obstructionist
1. Noun. Someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take.
Exact synonyms: Obstructer, Obstructor, Resister, Thwarter
Generic synonyms: Controversialist, Disputant, Eristic
Specialized synonyms: Naysayer, Stonewaller
Derivative terms: Obstruct, Obstructionism, Obstruct, Resist, Thwart
Generic synonyms: Controversialist, Disputant, Eristic
Specialized synonyms: Naysayer, Stonewaller
Derivative terms: Obstruct, Obstructionism, Obstruct, Resist, Thwart
Definition of Obstructionist
1. n. One who hinders progress; one who obstructs business, as in a legislative body.
Definition of Obstructionist
1. Noun. someone who systematically obstructs the actions of others ¹
2. Noun. someone who attempts to impede the progress of legislation ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Obstructionist
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Obstructionist
Literary usage of Obstructionist
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Friendly Disputants: Or Future Punishment Reconsidered by Mary Catharine Irvine (1859)
"FREDERIC A obstructionist—WORM AND FIRE—FIGMENT OF INHERENT INDESTRUCTIBILITY
CONSIDERED —SCRIPTURE TESTIMONY IN FAVOUR OF DESTRUCTION. ..."
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