stymie
Definitions
Noun
- A situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
- A thwarting and distressing situation
Verb
- Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
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Term
Definitions: 3
Fragments: 3
Sound Alikes: 5
Spelled Like: 20
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📰 This Word in the News:
Supreme Court fight over FCC fines could stymie energy enforcement
Mar 30, 2026 E&E News by POLITICO
Mar 30, 2026 E&E News by POLITICO
As Northwest Flooding Worsens, Conflicting Interests Stymie Solutions
Mar 24, 2026 The New York Times
Mar 24, 2026 The New York Times
Trump’s AI Order Won’t Stymie U.S. Competition with China
Jun 3, 2026 Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Jun 3, 2026 Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

