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Filibuster
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filuhbuster
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Simple meaning
What does Filibuster mean?
A delay tactic using long speech.
Dictionary definition
A tactic of delaying a vote or decision by speaking for a long time; also to use that tactic.
Example sentences
Filibuster in a sentence
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The senator began a filibuster.
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They tried to filibuster the bill.
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A filibuster is a political procedure used to delay or block action.
Synonyms
Words like Filibuster
delay tacticA method used to slow or stop progress.
politicsRelated word that supports the meaning of filibuster.
Antonyms
Opposite words
quick voteA fast decision by voting.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to filibuster, depending on context.
Word family
Filibuster word family
Base word
filibuster
noun
filibusters
More than one filibuster.
verb
filibustered
Past form of filibuster.
verb
filibustering
Action form of filibuster.
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Practice 1
What does filibuster mean?
Filibuster means a delay tactic using long speech.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to filibuster?
Delay Tactic is close in meaning to filibuster in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of filibuster?
Quick Vote contrasts with filibuster.
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