stymie

noun

a thwarting and distressing situation

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

verb

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Synonyms for stymie

hinderv obstructv thwartv impedev blockn frustratev confoundv flummoxv

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