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- [stahy-mee]
- /ˈstaɪ mi/
- /ˈstaɪ.mi/
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- [stahy-mee]
- /ˈstaɪ mi/
Definitions of stymie word
- noun stymie Golf. (on a putting green) an instance of a ball's lying on a direct line between the cup and the ball of an opponent about to putt. 1
- noun stymie a situation or problem presenting such difficulties as to discourage or defeat any attempt to deal with or resolve it. 1
- verb with object stymie to hinder, block, or thwart. 1
- transitive verb stymie thwart 1
- verb stymie If you are stymied by something, you find it very difficult to take action or to continue what you are doing. 0
- verb stymie to hinder or thwart 0
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Origin of stymie
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Stymie
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stymie popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
stymie usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stymie
verb stymie
- beat off — to drive back; repel
- bitted — Also called bollard. a strong post of wood or iron projecting, usually in pairs, above the deck of a ship, used for securing cables, lines for towing, etc.
- bitting — Also called bollard. a strong post of wood or iron projecting, usually in pairs, above the deck of a ship, used for securing cables, lines for towing, etc.
- blockaded — the isolating, closing off, or surrounding of a place, as a port, harbor, or city, by hostile ships or troops to prevent entrance or exit.
- block — A block of flats or offices is a large building containing them.
Top questions with stymie
- what does stymie mean?
- who played stymie on the little rascals?
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