Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "filibuster" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

antifilibuster filibusterable filibusterer filibusterism filibusterous filibustress

Etymologically Related To

freebooter

Context

law legislation politics us

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

block blockade delay delayer embarrass hinder holdup legislator obstruct stymie stymy

Type Of (IsA)

delay delayer legislator

Manner Of

obstruct

Related Terms

cloture flibustier obstruct

Related Terms

action armed benefit central america country decision economic filibusterer force foreign freebooter group illegally irrelevant legislative mercenary military obstruction obstructionist organized political private proceedings seek senate soldier speech tactic united states

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