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obstructionism
This term carries a strong negative connotation, typically associated with political maneuvering or bureaucratic rigidity. It describes a strategic choice to halt progress rather than a passive failure to act, implying a calculated intent to frustrate an opponent or derail a specific agenda.
As an uncountable noun, it refers to a general practice or philosophy of behavior. Because it is a mass noun, it cannot be pluralized or counted with numbers; instead, one must use partitive phrases such as a period of obstructionism or an act of obstructionism to describe specific instances.
Meanings
The practice of deliberately delaying or preventing progress, especially in a legislative or administrative process, through obstructive tactics.
Examples
The minority party resorted to pure obstructionism to prevent the bill from passing.
Stop this blatant obstructionism and just sign the agreement.
He is just practicing a form of bureaucratic obstructionism to protect his own position.
The committee was paralyzed by the sheer level of obstructionism from the opposition.
I wonder if their obstructionism is a calculated strategy or just incompetence.
I wonder if their obstructionism is a calculated strategy or just incompetence.
The project failed because of the constant obstructionism from the legal department.
Legislative obstructionism has become a common tool in modern politics.
We cannot allow this kind of obstructionism to derail the entire peace process.