Meaning of the word stymied in English

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

stymied

US /ˈstaɪ.mid/
UK /ˈstaɪ.miːd/

Verb

to prevent or hinder the progress of

Example:
The bad weather stymied our plans for a picnic.
Investigators were stymied by the lack of evidence.