Stymy (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.
Examples
- The new employee's lack of experience began to stymy the project's progress, requiring extra training and guidance.
- The opposing team's defense was able to stymy the offense's efforts to score, holding them to a 0-0 tie at halftime.
- A prolonged strike by union workers threatened to stymy the company's plans to expand operations.
- The detective's investigation was hindered when a key witness suddenly refused to cooperate, which began to stymy the case.
- Inadequate funding stymied the development of a new vaccine, slowing the search for a cure.