Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
styme
Verb
/staɪm/
Definition
To obstruct or hinder; to block or interfere with progress.
Examples
- His hidden agenda seemed to styme the negotiations.
- The unexpected rainstorm stymed our plans for a picnic.
- She found it hard to work on her project as technical issues continued to styme her progress.
Meaning
Styme refers to an act of blocking or thwarting, often in a way that creates difficulty for someone or something to move forward.
Synonyms
- Hinder
- Obstruct
- Impede
- Thwart
- Block
