Overview of noun stymie

The noun stymie has 2 senses

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


• stymie, stymy -- (a thwarting and distressing situation)

Overview of verb stymie

The verb stymie has 1 sense

• obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass -- (hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn")