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stonewalling

/ˈstoʊnɛwɔːlɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does stonewalling mean?

noun

The act of refusing to answer questions or discuss a subject, especially in a hostile or evasive manner. A situation in which one party refuses to cooperate or communicate with another.

Example

"The witness's stonewalling during the investigation made it difficult for the detectives to gather evidence."

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