Stymie (Verb)

Meaning

Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Stymy
• Embarrass
• Blockade
• Block
• Hinder
• Obstruct

Hypernyms

• Prevent
• Foreclose
• Preclude
• Forestall

Hyponyms

• Bottleneck
• Hang
• Stonewall
• Filibuster
• Check

Related Words

• Stymie (noun)