Meaning of the word stymie in English

What does stymie mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stymie

US /ˈstaɪ.mi/
UK /ˈstaɪ.mi/

Verb

to prevent or hinder the progress of

Example:
The bad weather stymied our plans for a picnic.
Lack of funding stymied the research project.

Noun

a situation or problem that presents an obstacle or difficulty

Example:
The project hit a stymie when they ran out of materials.
He faced a real stymie trying to solve the complex puzzle.
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