Definition of Stonewall

to delay or block something a conversation by refusing to answer questions or respond

Examples of Stonewall in a sentence

The suspect continued to stonewall the investigation, refusing to answer any questions that the detective asked about the crime.  🔊

Picketing protestors were determined to stonewall the peace talks and keep the lockout going.  🔊

The politician tried to stonewall the probe into his money funneling by ignoring the questions and deflecting.  🔊

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