verb
- to prevent or hinder the progress of something; to block or obstruct
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘stymie’
Examples
- The lack of funding stymies the research project.
- Bad weather often stymies our outdoor plans.
- The complex regulations stymie small business growth.
- Traffic congestion stymies commuters every morning.
- The broken equipment stymies production at the factory.
- Political disagreement stymies progress on the bill.