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Obstructionist

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to obstructionism.
  2. 2
    Obstructionistic.
Noun
  1. 1
    Someone who systematically obstructs the actions of others.

    ""And you, sir, have lived an unimaginative obstructionist and never can hope now to emerge from it.""

  2. 2
    someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take wordnet
  3. 3
    Someone who systematically obstructs the actions of others.; Someone who attempts to impede the progress of legislation.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From obstruction + -ist.

Etymology 2

From obstruction + -ist.

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