stymie (Meaning)
stymie (n)
a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
a thwarting and distressing situation
stymie (v)
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
stymie ()
Alt. of Stimy
Alt. of Stimy
Synonyms & Antonyms of stymie
Synonyms:
- fetter
- blockade
- cramp one's style
- retain
- hold up
- balk
- hog-tie
- derail
- curb
- brake
- choke
- check
- tie
- chain
- roadblock
- hold back
- smother
- bog (down)
- manacle
- barricade
- short-circuit
- foil
- rein
- give a hard time
- sabotage
- confine
- tether
- suppress
- suffocate
- repress
- leash
- handcuff
- trammel
- strangle
- arrest
- bind
- baffle
- stifle
- retard
- shackle
Antonyms:
stymie Sentence Examples
- The complex puzzle stymied the brilliant minds, leaving them perplexed.
- The persistent rain stymied the plans for the outdoor festival, forcing them to seek shelter.
- The opponent's clever tactics stymied the player's attempts to advance the ball.
- Financial constraints stymied the company's expansion plans, leaving them stagnant.
- The bureaucratic hurdles stymied the project's progress, delaying its completion.
- The traffic congestion stymied the morning commute, making travelers late for work.
- The enigmatic code stymied the hackers, challenging their skills and patience.
- The formidable opponent stymied the athlete's attempts to score, despite their valiant efforts.
- The conflicting opinions stymied the negotiations, preventing the parties from reaching a consensus.
- The language barrier stymied communication between the two groups, leaving them frustrated and unable to connect.
FAQs About the word stymie
a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole, a thwarting and distressing situation, hinder or prevent the progre
impede, obstruct, embarrass, hamper, hinder, encumber, clog, cramp, thwart, restrain
assist, aid, assist, facilitate,help, aid, help, facilitate, loosen, encourage
The complex puzzle stymied the brilliant minds, leaving them perplexed.
The persistent rain stymied the plans for the outdoor festival, forcing them to seek shelter.
The opponent's clever tactics stymied the player's attempts to advance the ball.
Financial constraints stymied the company's expansion plans, leaving them stagnant.
