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stymie

verb

/ˈstaɪmi/

Meaning

to prevent or hinder the progress of something

The new regulations could stymie small businesses.

hinder, obstruct, thwart, impede, block

assist, aid, help

stymie progress, stymie efforts, stymie growth, stymie plans

To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.

to cause oneself to consider or remember something

To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious

To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.

To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.

To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.