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stymies

  • plural
    of stymy.
    stymy
    noun
    a variant of stymie.
  • present tense form
    of stymie (3rd person singular).
    stymie
    verb (used with object)
    to hinder, block, or thwart.

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Europe’s lack of one big customer also stymies defense-tech newcomers.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 24, 2025

She said: “This is a disappointing and flawed approach that stymies crucial efforts to free Jimmy Lai and fundamentally undermines the government’s official position that he must be released.”

From BBC Oct. 16, 2024

“We need to be able to break the gridlock that too often stymies progress and blocks consensus at the council.”

From Washington Times Sep. 21, 2023

"Include me in that category, if it's unnecessary and inappropriate regulation that stymies innovation and technology advancements," Bucshon said.

From Salon Jan. 25, 2023

If the ball that stymies you is on the lip and your own is three yards away, it is obvious that you cannot pitch over it.

From The Complete Golfer by Harry Vardon