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filibustering

The word “filibustering” has 5 syllables: fil-i-bus-ter-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈfɪl.əˌbʌs.tɚ.ɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “filibustering” has 73 synonyms and 66 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for filibustering along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for filibustering

Antonyms for filibustering

Meanings of filibustering

  • verb
    1. To take part in a private military action in a foreign country.
    2. To use obstructionist tactics in a legislative body.

Example Sentences

  • The senator was filibustering to prevent the bill from passing.
  • Reporters stayed late to cover the lawmakers filibustering in Congress.
  • He kept filibustering during the meeting to delay the decision.
  • The opposition party began filibustering after midnight.
  • Critics accused the politician of filibustering instead of negotiating.

On this page you'll find 139 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to filibustering, such as: accelerated, accelerating, ambling, barreling, bolting, bowling, breakneck.

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