Stonewall Definition

stonewall
verb
  1. obstruct or hinder any discussion; "Nixon stonewalled the Watergate investigation"; "When she doesn't like to face a problem, she simply stonewalls"
  2. engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate; "The President stonewalled when he realized the plot was being uncovered by a journalist"

"Stonewall" in song lyrics

See how stonewall is used in real songs:

  • "I'll be takin drunkard to Stonewall"
    Bubba Sparxxx f/ Timbaland — Lovely
  • "Eight 12's beat the hinges off the trunk like stonewall"
    Dirty — Bendin' Corners
  • "the stonewall"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with stonewall

Usage tips for "stonewall"

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