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    stymie
    /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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTYMIE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Stymie is an informal verb that means to prevent something from happening or someone from achieving a purpose. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and contrast it with irony.

    • Portuguese Translation

      stymie translate: entravar. Learn more in the Cambridge...

    • Traditional

      STYMIE translate: 阻止，妨礙，阻撓. Learn more in the Cambridge...

    • Simplified

      STYMIE translate: 阻止，妨碍，阻挠. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stymieStymie Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Stymie is a verb that means to present an obstacle to or stand in the way of something. It comes from a golf term for a situation where one ball blocks another ball's path to the hole.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTYMIE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Stymie is an informal verb that means to prevent something from happening or someone from achieving a purpose. Learn how to use it in sentences, how to pronounce it and see synonyms and translations.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › stymieSTYMIE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. golf (formerly) a situation on the green in which an opponent's ball is blocking the line between the hole and the ball about to be played: an obstructing ball may now be lifted and replaced by a marker. a situation of obstruction. Discover More.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTYMIE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Stymie is a verb that means to hinder or thwart, or a noun that means a situation of obstruction or a golf term. Learn the origin, pronunciation, and usage of stymie with Collins English Dictionary.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › stymieStymie - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › stymieStymie - definition of stymie by The Free Dictionary

    Stymie is a verb that means to hinder, block, or thwart something or someone. It can also be a noun that refers to a situation or problem that is difficult or impossible to solve. Learn more about its origin, usage, and synonyms.