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FILIBUSTERING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Filibustering.

Filibustering - as a noun

A legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
filibusterer17

(law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches

Filibustering - as a verb

Obstruct deliberately by delaying

Example Sentences

"The filibustering lasted for hours, delaying the passing of the bill."
"The senator's filibustering tactics were met with criticism from the opposing party."
"The use of filibustering is a common strategy in political debates."
"The senator's lengthy filibustering speech bored the audience."
"The filibustering led to a heated exchange between the two senators."
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Word Game Points

Is FILIBUSTERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, filibustering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FILIBUSTERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is FILIBUSTERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, filibustering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FILIBUSTERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is FILIBUSTERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, filibustering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FILIBUSTERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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