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1. filibuster

noun. ['ˈfɪləˌbəstɝ'] (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches.

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  • filibustero (Spanish)
  • flibustier (French)

Rhymes with Filibuster

  • fillibuster
  • fill-a-buster

How do you pronounce filibuster?

Pronounce filibuster as ˈfɪləˌbəstər.

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Sentences with filibuster


1. Adjective
One of Stewart’s most famous movies scenes is the filibuster scene in “Mr.

2. filibuster

noun. ['ˈfɪləˌbəstɝ'] a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes.

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  • filibustero (Spanish)
  • flibustier (French)

3. filibuster

verb. ['ˈfɪləˌbəstɝ'] obstruct deliberately by delaying.

Etymology

  • filibustero (Spanish)
  • flibustier (French)