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stymie
[stahy-mee]
verb (used with object)
to hinder, block, or thwart.
Synonyms: , , ,
noun
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.
stymie
/ ˈٲɪɪ /
verb
to hinder or thwart
golf to impede with a stymie
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
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of stymie1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of stymie1
Example Sentences
Biden’s efforts to relieve the burden on millions of student borrowers were stymied by federal court rulings in lawsuits brought by conservative activists.
They argue the legislation is actually a censorship bill, replete with union-busting measures and a vague maze of anti-DEI stipulations that stymie students’ access to social support, financial resources and needed accommodations.
In arguments before the court, the environmental groups said the decision has stymied efforts to get homeowners and businesses to install the climate-friendly panels.
When the law stymied the renovation of the state Capitol, they acted once again.
Shedde says the industry's growth has also been stymied by the "lack of aggressive ambition" and the absence of a film distribution system meant that, for decades, India was the "graveyard of good cinema".
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