Stymie

Stymie Definition

To prevent or hinder someone or something from making progress; to thwart.

Common in educated writing, especially when describing obstacles to progress or plans.

Stymie is a verb.

Stymie has high GRE relevance.

Stymie Synonyms

frustrate , hinder , impede , obstruct , thwart

How To Use Stymie In A Sentence

1. Bureaucratic delays stymied the researchers’ efforts to obtain funding.
2. The lack of reliable data stymied the committee’s attempt to reach a decision.
3. Unexpected opposition stymied the company’s expansion plans.