STYMY

• (noun) a thwarting and distressing situation

  synonyms : stymie

• (noun) a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole

  synonyms : stymie

• (verb) hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

  "His brother blocked him at every turn"

  synonyms : block , blockade , embarrass , hinder , obstruct , stymie

  The threat of being caught on tape did little to stymie drivers who ignore school bus warnings. -added by Administrator

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