stymy

Other forms: stymies

Definitions of stymy

1. verb

   hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
   synonyms: block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie

   types:

   stonewall

   obstruct or hinder any discussion

   filibuster

   obstruct deliberately by delaying

   check

   block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

   hang

   prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury

   bottleneck

   slow down or impede by creating an obstruction

   type of:

   forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, preempt, prevent

   keep from happening or arising; make impossible
2. noun

   a thwarting and distressing situation
   synonyms: stymie

   type of:

   obstacle, obstruction

   something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
3. noun

   a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
   synonyms: stymie

   type of:

   position, situation

   a condition or position in which you find yourself