stymie
verb (used with object)
to hinder, block, or thwart.
was stymieing
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past progressiveof stymie.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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They were so afraid of running out of money that it was stymieing their ability to enjoy today.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Lautaro Fabian Gomez, 20, however, said lax attitudes by some people going out into crowded areas without wearing face masks was stymieing improvements.
From Reuters ● Jul. 14, 2021
Mr. Parnas had told people that Ms. Yovanovitch was stymieing his efforts to pursue gas business in Ukraine.
From New York Times ● Oct. 11, 2019
While the Huskies were scoring points, their vaunted defense was stymieing the Wildcats.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 28, 2012
