Is Stymie a Real Word?
The Verb Stymie Means to Obstruct or Hinder. .. . from There a Verb Sense Developed, Until Finally Stymie Came to Mean Blocking with Any Obstacle, Not Just a...
The verb stymie means to obstruct or hinder. ... From there a verb sense developed, until finally stymie came to mean blocking with any obstacle, not just a golf ball.
What does Stemied mean?
verb (used with object), sty·mied, sty·mie·ing. to hinder, block, or thwart. noun. a situation or problem presenting such difficulties as to discourage or defeat any attempt to deal with or resolve it.
How do you use stymie?
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of.
- He found himself stymied by an old opponent.
- Financial difficulties have stymied the company's growth.
- His action without authorization has stymied the whole plan.
- Investigators have been stymied by uncooperative witnesses.
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