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Definition of Stymy
1. Verb. Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of. "His brother blocked him at every turn"
Exact synonyms: Block, Blockade, Embarrass, Hinder, Obstruct, Stymie
Specialized synonyms: Stonewall, Filibuster, Check, Hang, Bottleneck
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Blockage, Blockage, Hindrance, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructor, Stymie
Specialized synonyms: Stonewall, Filibuster, Check, Hang, Bottleneck
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Blockage, Blockage, Hindrance, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructor, Stymie
2. Noun. A situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole.
3. Noun. A thwarting and distressing situation.
Definition of Stymy
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of stymie) ¹
2. Verb. (alternative spelling of stymie) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Stymy
1. to stymie [v -MIED, -MYING, -MIES] - See also: stymie
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