stymie
verb | /stymie/
to stop (someone) from doing something or to stop (something) from happening
stymie
verb | /stymie/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMto stop (someone) from doing something or to stop (something) from happening
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"Competitors stymied our efforts to expand into the new market."
"The unexpected question stymied the presenter for several minutes."
Mnemonic Trick
STYMIE → STUM + Y: imagine being stumped — blocked from progress.
Etymology
Variant spelling of 'stymy', perhaps from nautical/Scottish origins meaning to obstruct.
Used for frustrating or blocking efforts.
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