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stonewall - To delay or block a request or process by being evasive and refusing to cooperate.

The government was accused of stonewalling the investigation into the scandal, making it difficult to find witnesses and evidence.

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invasive - Tending to spread aggressively, often causing harm or disruption.

The invasive plant species quickly took over the garden, choking out native flowers.

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bluster - Loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect

The crazy man was full of bluster, shouting at everyone, but nobody took him seriously.

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squash - To suppress or stop something forcefully, like an idea or protest.

The manager tried to squash the rumor as it spread quickly through the company.

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inflammatory - Causing or likely to cause strong emotions, especially anger or hostility.

His inflammatory remarks at the meeting led to a tension in the air that took a while to dissipate.

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pushy - Acting in a way that is overly eager to advance one’s own interests or opinions, often disregarding others' comfort or boundaries.

The saleswoman was so pushy that I had to walk out of the store because she wouldn’t stop trying to sell me things I didn’t need.

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tussle - Engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle

The two deer tussled by angrily locking horns with each other.

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interrogate - To question someone thoroughly, usually in an aggressive manner.

The detective had to interrogate the suspect to uncover the truth about the crime.

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stifle - To restrain a reaction, or to stop oneself from showing an emotion

Amy stifled a cough so she wouldn't bother her coworkers or make them sick.

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stymie - To prevent or hinder the progress of something.

When he got very sick, it stymied his plans and ability to study for final exams.

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confiscate - To take something away from someon, or seize property, as a penalty or punishment.

The authorities confiscated the illegal goods at the border

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prowl - For an animal or person to move around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of prey

The female lion spent its days and nights prowling quietly in order to track down its prey.