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stymie

A stymie is an obstruction. (noun)

An example of a stymie is a problem that needs to be solved before the next step can be taken.

To stymie means to hinder or block. (verb)

An example of to stymie is to jump in front of someone to prevent her from taking cookies.

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See stymie in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See stymie in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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