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- Dictionarystymie/ˈstʌɪmi/
verb
- 1. prevent or hinder the progress of: informal "the changes must not be allowed to stymie new medical treatments"
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The meaning of STYMIE is to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of. How to use stymie in a sentence. Did you know?
STYMIE definition: 1. to prevent something from happening or someone from achieving a purpose: 2. to prevent…. Learn more.
STYMIE meaning: 1. to prevent something from happening or someone from achieving a purpose: 2. to prevent…. Learn more.
the condition that exists on a putting green when an opponent's ball lies in a direct line between the player's ball and the hole: since 1951, the obstructing ball may be picked up to permit a putt to be made. 2. any situation in which one is obstructed or frustrated. verb transitive Word forms: ˈstymied or ˈstymieing.
to prevent someone from doing something that they have planned or want to do; to prevent something from happening synonym foil He found himself stymied by an old opponent. Financial difficulties have stymied the company's growth. Want to learn more?
There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb stymie. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
STYMIE meaning: to stop (someone) from doing something or to stop (something) from happening.
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Stymie definition: To be an obstacle to; prevent the advancement or success of; thwart or stump.
The verb stymie means "to obstruct or hinder." Constantly texting with your friends will stymie your effort to finish your homework. Stymie was first used on the golf course in Scotland, where it referred to an opponent's ball blocking your own ball’s path to the cup.
