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Definition stymie in American English

stymie verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈstaɪmi/
1

to stop someone from achieving a goal, or to stop some process from continuing

Example

Richard's attitude completely stymied her.

Example

positions that have stymied progress

Synonyms and related words
let down hold back embarrass cut into shut off kill
Definition stymie in American English