stalling

Other forms: stallings

Definitions of stalling
  1. noun
    a tactic used to mislead or delay
    synonyms: stall
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    types:
    stonewalling
    stalling or delaying especially by refusing to answer questions or cooperate
    type of:
    obstruction
    the act of obstructing
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