stonewalling

/ˈstoʊnˌwɔlɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Refusing to cooperate or provide information; deliberately unresponsive.
    • His stonewalling behavior during the meeting annoyed everyone.
    • The stonewalling attitude of the manager frustrated the team.
    • She gave a stonewalling response, saying only 'no comment.'
noun
  1. The act of refusing to answer questions or give information, especially in a stubborn or deliberate way.
    • The witness's stonewalling delayed the trial for weeks.
    • Stonewalling is a common tactic in political interviews.
    • His constant stonewalling made it impossible to get to the truth.
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