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obstructionism

UK/əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən.ɪz(.ə)m/

obstructionism noun: a deliberate policy of obstructing something, especially a political process or body.

Noun

obstructionism (countable and uncountable, plural obstructionisms)

  1. A deliberate policy of obstructing something, especially a political process or body.
    • The most promising mode of attack for the right may be state-led obstructionism.2010 October 14, “Coming back to bite him”, in The Economist

Forms of obstructionism

pluralobstructionisms

Origin of obstructionism

From obstruction + -ism.

Words formed from obstructionism

Questions about obstructionism

What does obstructionism mean?
Obstructionism means a deliberate policy of obstructing something, especially a political process or body.
What part of speech is obstructionism?
Obstructionism is a noun.
How do you pronounce obstructionism?
Obstructionism is pronounced /əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən.ɪz(.ə)m/ (UK).
What is the plural of obstructionism?
The plural of obstructionism is obstructionisms.

Words near obstructionism in the dictionary

  1. obstructingly
  2. obstruction
  3. obstruction of justice
  4. obstructional
  5. obstructionally
  6. obstructionism
  7. obstructionisms
  8. obstructionist
  9. obstructionistic
  10. obstructionists
  11. obstructions

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