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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.
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.
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.
verb. /ˈstaɪmi/ (informal) Verb Forms. stymie somebody/something to prevent somebody 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. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.
Define stymie. stymie synonyms, stymie pronunciation, stymie translation, English dictionary definition of stymie. tr.v. sty·mied , sty·mie·ing , sty·mies To be an obstacle to; prevent the advancement or success of; thwart or stump: weather that stymied attempts to...
Stymie definition: To be an obstacle to; prevent the advancement or success of; thwart or stump.
(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. Etymology: 19th Century: of uncertain origin.
