Meaning of the word stonewall in English

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stonewall

US /ˈstoʊn.wɑːl/
UK /ˈstoʊn.wɑːl/

Verb

1.

to stop a discussion from developing by refusing to answer questions or by talking in such a way that you prevent other people from giving their opinions:

Example:
The interviewer accused the congressman of stonewalling on the issue of campaign funding.
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