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How to pronounce obstructionist in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms obstructer, obstructor, resister, thwarter
Type of controversialist, disputant, eristic
Has types naysayer, stonewaller
Derivation obstructionism

Examples of obstructionist

obstructionist
Republicans have been nothing but obstructionist toward Obama's domestic agenda.
From the washingtonpost.com
A conservative is not merely an obstructionist, a brake on frivolous experiment.
From the evangelicaloutpost.com
What a selection, the grand obstructionist party in bed with the mad tea party.
From the latimes.com
Indeed, Wilder has been more of a profligate obstructionist than a true reformer.
From the inrich.com
So you propose that the Democrats reward the Republicans for being obstructionist?
From the economist.com
I am so feed up with this obstructionist House of Representatives and the GOP.
From the economist.com
Still, some House leaders caution about the risk of appearing obstructionist.
From the online.wsj.com
Mr. Grendell has been either a skillful obstructionist or a savvy negotiator.
From the toledoblade.com
No, he lost because the Minority Leader of the Senate was an obstructionist.
From the economist.com
More examples
  • Someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take
  • (obstructionism) deliberate interference