English dictionary definition of:

stymie


Noun

  • a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
  • a thwarting and distressing situation

Verb

  • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Thesaurus

block   blockade   embarrass   hinder   obstruct   stymy  

Scrabble score for stymie


Scrabble score = 11

generated at 00:59:27 on 15-03-20

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