filibuster
//ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər//
Noun
filibusterSingular
filibustersPlural
1
A prolonged speech or series of speeches made to delay or prevent legislative action.
The senator launched a filibuster to block the vote on the new bill.
2
A person who engages in such obstructive tactics in a legislative body.
The senator was known as a notorious filibuster who often delayed important votes.
Synonym
Verb
filibusterInfinitive
filibusterPresent tense
filibusteredPast tense
filibusteredPast participle
filibusteringPresent participle
filibustersThird-person singular
1
To obstruct or delay legislative proceedings by making prolonged speeches or using other dilatory tactics.
The senator decided to filibuster the bill by speaking for over twelve hours.