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stonewall

/ˌstəʊnˈwɔːl/verb

उच्चारण स्टोन्वॉल

टालमटोल करना, जवाब देने से बचना, अड़ंगा डालना

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  1. 1

    [I, T] ~ (sb/sth) disapproving

    to delay a discussion or decision by refusing to answer questions or by talking a lot

    टालमटोल करना, जवाब देने से बचना, अड़ंगा डालना

    • The minister stonewalled when reporters asked about the scandal.
    • The company has been stonewalling our requests for information.

    Synonyms stall obstruct delay evade filibuster

    Opposite cooperate answer

  2. 2

    [I] British

    (in cricket) to bat very defensively without trying to score runs

    (क्रिकेट में) केवल बचाव करते हुए खेलना

    • The opener stonewalled for three hours to save the match.

    Synonyms block defend

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stonewalling noun