Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stimy

verb
ˈstīmē
Definition
To hinder or obstruct progress or development.
Examples
  • His unexpected departure stymied the project’s completion.
  • The heavy rain stymied our plans for a picnic.
  • New regulations have stymied the company’s growth.
Meaning
The act of preventing someone from achieving something or moving forward.
Synonyms
  • thwart
  • impede
  • prevent
  • obstruct
  • hinder