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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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STYMIE definition: 1. to prevent something from happening or someone from achieving a purpose: 2. to prevent…. Learn more.
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 meaning: 1. to prevent something from happening or someone from achieving a purpose: 2. to prevent…. Learn more.
a situation or problem presenting such difficulties as to discourage or defeat any attempt to deal with or resolve it. Golf. (on a putting green) an instance of a ball's lying on a direct line between the cup and the ball of an opponent about to putt. Discover More.
verb [usually passive] If you are stymied by something, you find it very difficult to take action or to continue what you are doing. [informal] Companies have been stymied by the length of time it takes to reach an agreement. [be VERB -ed] Relief efforts have been stymied in recent weeks by armed gunmen. [be VERB -ed]
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.
1. An obstacle or obstruction. 2. Sports A situation in golf in which an opponent's ball obstructs the line of play of one's own ball on the putting green.
