stymie
verb (used with object)
to hinder, block, or thwart.
have stymied
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present perfectof stymie.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The surprising part is that Uganda’s aggressive control methods appear to have stymied the spread of the deadly virus, in part by prohibiting people from hugging or even shaking hands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
State and local building restrictions in many parts of the country have stymied construction of smaller, cheaper homes.
From Barron's ● May 31, 2026
"Although MFCs have existed as a concept for more than a century, their unreliable performance and low output power have stymied efforts to make practical use of them, especially in low-moisture conditions," Yen said.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 19, 2026
Worst of all, cuts to federal agencies like the Department of Agriculture have stymied ongoing hemp-research projects that would have clarified how derivative products should be considered.
From Slate ● May 28, 2025
The Times has faced setbacks brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, a rapidly shifting news environment and financial head winds that have stymied his goal to make the organization self-supporting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 18, 2024
