stymie

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : A thwarting and distressing situation : A "stymie" is a difficult or frustrating situation that obstructs progress or causes distress. A situation in golf : In the sport of golf, a "stymie" is a specific situation where an opponent's ball lies on the putting green and blocks the direct line between your ball and the hole. Verb : To hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishm...