stonewall
Translation
to obstruct, to refuse to cooperate, to block
Examples
The minister stonewalled all questions about the scandal.
The minister stonewalled all questions about the scandal.
They tried to stonewall the investigation.
They tried to stonewall the investigation.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to obstruct or block (sth.) The minister stonewalled all questions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obstruct, block, delay; Antonyms: cooperate, assist, facilitate
Etymology
From 'stone' + 'wall'. Literally, to build a stone wall to block something or someone.
Memory Tips
Imagine a politician building a physical stone wall in front of them to avoid answering questions.