stonewalling
/ˈstoʊnˌwɔɫɪŋ/
refusal to communicate or cooperate
stonewalling in a sentence
“Stonewalling can be as damaging as verbal aggression.”
Origin of stonewalling
Metaphorical (building a stone wall)
Related Words
gaslighting
manipulating someone into questioning their own sanity
compromise
an agreement reached by each side making concessions
mediation
intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it
de-escalation
reduction of the intensity of a conflict or violent situation
validation
recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings are valid or worthwhile
active listening
fully concentrating on what is being said rather than just passively 'hearing'