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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of stymie. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   a thwarting and distressing situation wordnet
3. 3
   a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of stymie. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

blockblockadeembarrasshinderobstructobstruct

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