stonewall

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. (Britain, idiomatic) Certain, stone cold.

noun

1. A refusal to cooperate.

verb

1. obstruct or hinder any discussion

- Nixon stonewalled the Watergate investigation

- When she doesn't like to face a problem, she simply stonewalls

Definition categories: communication, block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy

2. engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate

- The President stonewalled when he realized the plot was being uncovered by a journalist

Definition categories: change, delay, detain

Sentences with stonewall as a verb:

- At the press conference, the Prime Minister appeared to be stonewalling when asked about tax increases.