Stymie

usgb/ˈstaɪmi/
verb

To stop or prevent something from happening or someone from doing something.

His career has been stymied by a series of injuries.
Visual representation of "stymie" - To stop or prevent something from happening or someone from doing something

Often appears as...

  • stymie progress
  • stymied by obstacles
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Visual representation of "stymie"
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Negative Connotation

Stymie usually implies frustration or an undesirable blockage in plans or progress.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Despite their efforts, the team was stymied by the new regulations.
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Not Physical

Stymie is used for abstract obstacles, not physical ones like locking a door.

Illustration for Not Physical
Lack of funds stymied the project's continuation.
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Serious Obstacle

Stymie indicates a significant challenge or difficulty, not a minor inconvenience.

Illustration for Serious Obstacle
The unexpected court ruling stymied the company's expansion plans.
Visual representation of the word "Stymie"

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