Stymie Definition

stymie
noun
  1. a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
  2. a thwarting and distressing situation
verb
  1. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"

Synonyms for stymie

block

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

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blockade

a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy prevents access or progress hinder or prevent the

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embarrass

cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

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hinder

located at or near the back of an animal; "back (or hind) legs

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obstruct

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn" block passage through

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stymy

a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole a thwarting and distressing

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"Stymie" in song lyrics

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  • "Quick to play you Little Rascals out like Stymie"
    Black Moon — Who Got Da Props?
  • "I fold more papers than origami, playing you like Stymie"
    Chino XL — Don't Say a Word

Words that rhyme with stymie

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Usage tips for "stymie"

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