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stymie /ˈstaɪ mi/
noun
- Golf. (on a putting green) an instance of a ball’s lying on a direct line between the cup and the ball of an opponent about to putt.
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a situation or problem presenting such difficulties as to discourage or defeat any attempt to deal with or resolve it.
verb (used with object)
- to hinder, block or thwart.
Origin of stymie
1855-1860
Source: Dictionary.com
Taxation decisions could stymie the growth of the market.
Very nice Katrin.
His poor stymie the complete of study.
Not quite right, try again Azim.
It’s not clear to me what you want to say in this sentence. Please try again Azim.
Anita refused to let her family poorness stymie her education.