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filibuster

noun, verb

/ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

Meaning

a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic

The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.

obstruct, delay, stall, impede

expedite, advance

filibuster tactic, filibuster session, filibuster vote

A joke or witty remark; to speak humorously.

(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to...

a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.

A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event; to think or argue logically.

a game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity; to cause someone to be confused

A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.