stymie

verb

sty·mie ˈstī-mē How to pronounce stymie (audio)

stymied; stymieing

transitive verb

: to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of

stymied by red tape

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Golf was being played in Scotland as early as the 15th century, but it wasn't until the 19th century that the sport really caught on in England and North America. It was also in the 19th century that the word stymie entered English as a noun referring to a golfing situation in which one player's ball lies between another ball and the hole on the putting green, thereby blocking the line of play. Later, stymie came to be used as a verb meaning "to bring into the position of, or impede by, a stymie." By the early 20th century, the verb was being applied in similarly vexing non-golf contexts.

Example Sentences

Progress on the project has been stymied by lack of money. the raging blizzard stymied the rescuers' attempts to find the stranded mountain climbers

Recent Examples on the Web The latest was in March 2020, when a dash for cash by global investors amid the coronavirus pandemic forced the Federal Reserve to buy hundreds of billions of dollars of Treasurys to stymie a broader meltdown.

Paul Kiernan, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 At the February 6 rally, Kim Thatcher, one of the Republicans who walked out to stymie the first cap-and-trade bill, announced her candidacy for secretary of state.

Britta Lokting, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 Congressional hearings had revealed that many bureaucrats were going to great lengths to resist complying with FOIA, much as the White House had tried to stymie Watergate investigators.

WIRED, 19 Aug. 2022 Cornerback Kiondre Thomas made a pair of solid plays to stymie a third quarter San Francisco drive.

Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 The ads on the reconciliation bill are not the first time United for Clean Power has used this strategy to stymie Democrats.

Yeganeh Torbati, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 Americans have been bracing for higher borrowing costs, with the Federal Reserve starting an interest rate hiking cycle to stymie soaring inflation.

Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 The former most valuable player drained a corner three-pointer with 5:49 to remaining in the fourth to stymie a comeback attempt after the Sparks cut the deficit to five.

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2022 All told, these were a good, if cursory, introduction to what Alsace has to offer, including the potential of the grapes and the terroirs, as well as the occasional confusion that continues to stymie consumers.

New York Times, 24 June 2022 See More

单词	stymies
释义	stymie verb sty·mie ˈstī-mē stymied; stymieing transitive verb : to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of stymied by red tape Did you know? Golf was being played in Scotland as early as the 15th century, but it wasn't until the 19th century that the sport really caught on in England and North America. It was also in the 19th century that the word stymie entered English as a noun referring to a golfing situation in which one player's ball lies between another ball and the hole on the putting green, thereby blocking the line of play. Later, stymie came to be used as a verb meaning "to bring into the position of, or impede by, a stymie." By the early 20th century, the verb was being applied in similarly vexing non-golf contexts. Synonyms clog cramp embarrass encumber fetter hamper handcuff handicap hinder hobble hog-tie hold back hold up impede inhibit interfere (with) manacle obstruct shackle short-circuit tie up trammel See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Progress on the project has been stymied by lack of money. the raging blizzard stymied the rescuers' attempts to find the stranded mountain climbers Recent Examples on the Web The latest was in March 2020, when a dash for cash by global investors amid the coronavirus pandemic forced the Federal Reserve to buy hundreds of billions of dollars of Treasurys to stymie a broader meltdown. Paul Kiernan, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 At the February 6 rally, Kim Thatcher, one of the Republicans who walked out to stymie the first cap-and-trade bill, announced her candidacy for secretary of state. Britta Lokting, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 Congressional hearings had revealed that many bureaucrats were going to great lengths to resist complying with FOIA, much as the White House had tried to stymie Watergate investigators. WIRED, 19 Aug. 2022 Cornerback Kiondre Thomas made a pair of solid plays to stymie a third quarter San Francisco drive. Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 The ads on the reconciliation bill are not the first time United for Clean Power has used this strategy to stymie Democrats. Yeganeh Torbati, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 Americans have been bracing for higher borrowing costs, with the Federal Reserve starting an interest rate hiking cycle to stymie soaring inflation. Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 The former most valuable player drained a corner three-pointer with 5:49 to remaining in the fourth to stymie a comeback attempt after the Sparks cut the deficit to five. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2022 All told, these were a good, if cursory, introduction to what Alsace has to offer, including the potential of the grapes and the terroirs, as well as the occasional confusion that continues to stymie consumers. New York Times, 24 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Scots stimie, stymie to obstruct a golf shot by interposition of the opponent's ball First Known Use 1902, in the meaning defined above stymies verb present tense third-person singular of stymie as in impedes to create difficulty for the work or activity of the raging blizzard stymied the rescuers' attempts to find the stranded mountain climbers Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance impedes hinders hampers obstructs embarrasses inhibits handicaps delays blocks disrupts encumbers hobbles thwarts restrains cramps constrains frustrates clogs short-circuits stifles trammels ties up shackles fetters holds back handcuffs manacles hog-ties interferes (with) balks curbs ties gives a hard time binds retards cramps one's style retains derails reins sabotages roadblocks baffles strangles checks brakes chains smothers tethers suffocates holds up barricades arrests chokes blockades foils halters represses confines leashes mires stumps suppresses muzzles bogs (down) hedges (in) hems (in) Antonyms & Near Antonyms facilitates helps aids assists opens clears liberates frees encourages promotes loosens unclogs unties releases unplugs smoothes furthers smooths unstops makes way See More
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stymie

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