stymie

Noun
  1. A situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole (synset 113950264)
    is a type of: position, situation - a condition or position in which you find yourself
    same as: stymy
  2. A thwarting and distressing situation (synset 105699341)
    is a type of: obstacle, obstruction - something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
    same as: stymy
Verb
  1. Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of (synset 202563025)
    "His brother blocked him at every turn"
    is a type of: forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent - keep from happening or arising; make impossible
    subtypes:
    • stonewall - obstruct or hinder any discussion
    • filibuster - obstruct deliberately by delaying
    • check - block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
    • hang - prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
    • bottleneck - slow down or impede by creating an obstruction
    same as: block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymy

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