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STYMY
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A thwarting and distressing situation
Synonyms:
stymie; stymy
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("stymy" is a kind of...):
obstacle; obstruction (something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
Synonyms:
stymie; stymy
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Hypernyms ("stymy" is a kind of...):
position; situation (a condition or position in which you find yourself)
II. (verb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Example:
His brother blocked him at every turn
Synonyms:
block; blockade; embarrass; hinder; obstruct; stymie; stymy
Classified under:
Verbs of political and social activities and events
Hypernyms (to "stymy" is one way to...):
forbid; foreclose; forestall; preclude; prevent (keep from happening or arising; make impossible)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "stymy"):
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)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
