stymie (n.)

  1. a situation in golf where an opponents ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole

    [ Syn: stymy ]

  2. a thwarting and distressing situation

    [ Syn: stymy ]

    stymie (v.)

  1. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; His brother blocked him at every turn

    [ Syn: obstruct , blockade , block , hinder , stymy , embarrass ]

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