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Meaning ofstonewallin English

stonewall

us//ˈstoʊnweɪ̯l//uk//ˈstoʊnweɪ̯l//

Past Tensestonewalled
Participle Verbstonewalling
Third Person Singularstonewalls

Definitions

Noun
1. a wall constructed from stone
  The old castle had a sturdy stonewall surrounding it.
2. uncooperative behavior; deliberate refusal
  The politician was accused of stonewalling the investigation.
3. to deliberately obstruct or block
  The company will stonewall any attempts to acquire their business.
Verb
1. a barrier made of stone; rigid structure
  The ancient temple was protected by a high stonewall.
2. to deliberately refuse or withhold information; be uncooperative
  The detective felt that the witness was stonewalling her about the crime.

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