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
