Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Stymie.
How to pronounce stymie:
US
Stymie - as a noun
Stymie - as a verb
Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Example: "His brother blocked him at every turn"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
block13blockade17embarrass13hinder10obstruct12stymy13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forbid12foreclose14forestall12preclude13prevent12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The heavy rain stymied our plans to go hiking."
"His lack of experience stymied his chances of getting the job."
"The team was stymied by their opponents' strong defense."
"The complex math problem stymied the students."
"The traffic jam stymied our progress on the highway."
Word Game Points
Is STYMIE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stymie is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STYMIE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is STYMIE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stymie is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTYMIE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is STYMIE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stymie is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTYMIE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.