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stymie

transitive verb sty·mie \ˈstī-mē\

: to stop (someone) from doing something or to stop (something) from happening

sty·miedsty·mie·ing

Full Definition of STYMIE

: to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of <stymied by red tape>

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Origin of STYMIE

Scots stimie, stymie to obstruct a golf shot by interposition of the opponent's ball

First Known Use: 1902

Related to STYMIE

Synonyms: clog, cramp, embarrass, encumber, fetter, handcuff, handicap, hinder, hobble, hog-tie, hold back, hold up, impede, inhibit, interfere (with), manacle, obstruct, shackle, short-circuit, hamper, tie up, trammel

Antonyms: aid, assist, facilitate, help

Rhymes with STYMIE

grimy, limey, limy, rimy, slimy

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