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stymy

DEFINITIONS OF: stymy

1

v hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Synonyms:
block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie
Types:
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stonewall
obstruct or hinder any discussion
filibuster
obstruct deliberately by delaying
check
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
hang
prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
bottleneck
slow down or impede by creating an obstruction
Type of:
forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent
keep from happening or arising; make impossible

n a thwarting and distressing situation

Synonyms:
stymie
Type of:
obstacle, obstruction
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

n a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole

Synonyms:
stymie
Type of:
position, situation
a condition or position in which you find yourself
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