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stonewall

verb

/ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

Meaning

To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer

The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.

stonewall tactics

obstruct, block, delay, hinder, resist

cooperate, assist, support

stonewall tactics, stonewall investigation, stonewall questions

to hide something or keep it secret

To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.

To express complete disapproval of; to censure.

To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.

to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another

to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something