What is another word for obstructionist?
Pronunciation:
[ ɒbstɹˈʌkʃənˌɪst], [ ɒbstɹˈʌkʃənˌɪst], [ ɒ_b_s_t_ɹ_ˈʌ_k_ʃ_ə_n_ˌɪ_s_t]
Synonyms for Obstructionist:
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n.
• conservative- bitter ender ,
- bitter enders ,
- bitter-enders ,
- bitterender ,
- bitterenders ,
- middle of the roaders ,
- middle-of-the-roaders ,
- moderatists ,
- old liners ,
- pre server ,
- pre servers ,
- pre-server ,
- pre-servers ,
- silk stockings ,
- silk-stockings ,
- silkstocking ,
- silkstockings ,
- standpats ,
- un progressive ,
- un progressives ,
- un-progressive ,
- un-progressives ,
- unprogressives .
Other relevant words:
- Brangler ,
- Hinderer ,
- Marplot ,
- Oppositionist ,
- adversary ,
- antagonist ,
- bar ,
- barrier ,
- bitter-ender ,
- block ,
- blockade ,
- blockage ,
- brawler ,
- competitor ,
- conservative ,
- controversialist ,
- defendant ,
- diehard ,
- difficulty ,
- disputant ,
- dissentient ,
- dissident ,
- drawback ,
- encumbrance ,
- enemy ,
- filibuster ,
- filibusterer ,
- hindrance ,
- hitch ,
- hurdle ,
- impeder ,
- impediment ,
- impedimenta ,
- interceptor ,
- interloper ,
- interruption ,
- intransigent ,
- irreconcilable ,
- last-ditcher ,
- litigant ,
- naysayer ,
- negativist ,
- noncooperator ,
- objector ,
- obstacle ,
- obstructer ,
- obstruction ,
- obstructive ,
- opponent ,
- opposer ,
- plaintiff ,
- protester ,
- quarreler ,
- right-winger ,
- rightist ,
- scrapper ,
- traditionalist ,
- wrangler .
How to use "Obstructionist" in context?
The term "obstructionist" typically refers to someone who refuses to cooperate with another person or group, especially when they feel they are opposed to what that person or group is trying to do. Sometimes, an obstructionist will deliberately impede the progress of others in an effort to frustrate or obstruct their work. Obstructionism can be a strategic tool to prevent others from achieving their goals, and can be intentional or unintentional. Many times, an obstructionist will refuse to listen to or take into account the concerns of others, often as a way of asserting their own dominance.
Paraphrases for Obstructionist:
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Equivalence
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Noun, singular or mass
obstructive.
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Noun, singular or mass
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Independent
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Noun, singular or mass
hindrance.
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Noun, singular or mass
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Other Related
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Noun, singular or mass
filibuster, obstruction, obstructionism.
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Noun, singular or mass
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- Synonyms:
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