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STYMIE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Stymie.

How to pronounce stymie:

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Stymie - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stymy

A thwarting and distressing situation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stymy

Stymie - as a verb

Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Example: "His brother blocked him at every turn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blockblockadeembarrasshinderobstructstymy
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forbidforecloseforestallprecludeprevent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The heavy rain stymied our plans to go hiking."
"His lack of experience stymied his chances of getting the job."
"The team was stymied by their opponents' strong defense."
"The complex math problem stymied the students."
"The traffic jam stymied our progress on the highway."
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Word Game Points

Is STYMIE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stymie is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STYMIE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is STYMIE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stymie is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STYMIE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is STYMIE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stymie is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STYMIE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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