obstructionist

noun

ob·​struc·​tion·​ist -nə̇st 

plural -s

often attributive

: one that hinders progress : one that deliberately and often by indirect or delaying tactics obstructs business (as in a legislative body)

obstructionistic

⸗¦⸗⸗¦nistik 

adjective

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