stymie

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stymie

His opponent's ball created a stymie on the putting green.

Definition

  1. 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.

  2. Verb:

    • To hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of something: To "stymie" means to present an obstacle that stops someone or something from moving forward or achieving a goal.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The negotiations reached a stymie, with neither side willing to compromise.
    • Under the old rules of golf, a player could face a stymie if their opponent's ball was in the way.

  • Verb:

    • The lack of funding has stymied the research project for months.
    • His attempts to reform the system were stymied by bureaucratic red tape.
Advanced Usage

  • "to be stymied by": to be prevented from making progress by a particular obstacle.

    • The rescue team was stymied by the collapsed bridge.

  • "to put/place a stymie on": (less common) to create an obstacle for something.

    • The new regulations put a stymie on rapid development.
Variants and Related Words

  • Stymied (adj.): Describes a state of being obstructed or thwarted.

    • The stymied peace talks led to renewed tensions.

  • Stymy: An alternative, less common spelling of the verb "stymie".

Synonyms
  • Noun (situation): Impasse, deadlock, obstacle, hindrance.
  • Verb: Thwart, obstruct, hinder, block, impede, frustrate.
Related Phrases
  • To be at a stymie: To be in a state where progress is completely blocked.
    • The investigation is at a stymie until new evidence is found.
Notes on Usage
  • The verb form is more commonly used in modern English than the noun form.
  • The specific golfing sense of the noun is now historical, as the rule allowing a stymie was abolished in the 1950s. It is primarily encountered in discussions about golf history or used metaphorically.
stymie

His opponent's ball created a stymie on the putting green.

Noun
  1. a thwarting and distressing situation
  2. a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
Verb
  1. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
    • His brother blocked him at every turn

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