Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stymie
verb
/ˈstaɪ.mi/
Definition
To obstruct or hinder someone or something.
Examples
- His plans were stymied by unexpected delays.
- She felt stymied in her efforts to express herself.
- The new regulations stymie the growth of small businesses.
Meaning
The term ‘stymie’ signifies the act of preventing progress or blocking someone’s efforts.
Synonyms
- hinder
- obstruct
- impede
- prevent
