stonewalling

[ stohn-waw-ling ]

noun

1. the act of stalling, evading, or filibustering, especially to avoid revealing politically embarrassing information.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stonewalling¹

First recorded in 1875–80; stonewall + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

In January, he was sentenced to serve four months in prison for stonewalling Congress.

From New York Times

Elysée officials have told journalists that Macron was frustrated by his repeated attempts to build bridges to Algeria constantly coming to nothing because of Algerian stonewalling.

From BBC

In recent interviews she has made a habit of stonewalling, dodging and reformulating questions to render them amenable to stock, scripted responses.

From Salon

Many families accuse Mexican officials of stonewalling the investigation to mask official collusion and avoid paying any compensation.

From Los Angeles Times

Litigation of this stonewalling reached the California Supreme Court, which USA Swimming asked to vacate discovery orders.

From Salon

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