stymie
verb (used with object)
to hinder, block, or thwart.
stymieing
-
present participleof stymie.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
They were so afraid of running out of money that it was stymieing their ability to enjoy today.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
The landmark 56-year-old state law has been credited with helping to preserve California’s natural beauty and protecting communities from hazardous impacts of construction projects — but also blamed for stymieing construction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2026
Google plans to spend $4.75 billion to help solve a problem stymieing the AI race: finding enough electricity to run an ever-larger fleet of data centers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
Second, at all levels of government, we must loosen regulations that are stymieing the construction and preservation of affordable homes.
From Slate ● Feb. 17, 2025
However, experts say removing the monarchy from the Canadian constitution could prove difficult, perhaps stymieing any imminent moves towards a republic.
From Reuters ● Sep. 9, 2022
