What is "stymie" in English? Definition and Explanations

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

Noun

Meaning of "stymie": hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Verb

Meaning of "stymie": a thwarting and distressing situation

Noun

Synonyms:

obstruct, thwart, stonewall, foil, stall, impede, crimp, mystify, prevent, cramp, stump, nonplus, defeat, pigeonhole, confound, corner, crab, shelve, balk, puzzle, block, cut off, hold up, choke off, snooker, dead-end, give the run around, hang fire, hang up, hold off, put on back burner, put on hold, throw a monkey wrench into, cramp ones style,

Antonyms:

abet, aid, assist, enlighten, explain, explicate, release, help, support, forward, advance, clear up, allow, let go, clarify, encourage,