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STYMIE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word stymie. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word stymie. (close relations)
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block
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

• a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings

• a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides

• a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit

• housing in a large building that is divided into separate units

• (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted

• an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension

• a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope

• a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine

• an obstruction in a pipe or tube

• a platform from which an auctioneer sells

• the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

verb

• render unsuitable for passage

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• stop from happening or developing

• interfere with or prevent the reception of signals

• run on a block system

• interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia

• shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

• stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block

• obstruct

• block passage through

• support, secure, or raise with a block

• impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

• be unable to remember

• shape by using a block

• shape into a block or blocks

• prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

thwart
verbv
noun

• a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

verb

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

hinder
verbv
adjective satellite

• located at or near the back of an animal

verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• put at a disadvantage

obstruct
verbv
verb

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• block passage through

• shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

hamper
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

• a basket usually with a cover

verb

• prevent the progress or free movement of

• put at a disadvantage

impede
verbv
verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• block passage through

stymy
verb, nounv, n
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

blockade
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy

• prevents access or progress

verb

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• render unsuitable for passage

• obstruct access to

• impose a blockade on

embarrass
verbv
verb

• cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Best Hypernyms For STYMIE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stymie, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
forbid foreclose forestall obstacle obstruction position preclude prevent situation

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