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    stymie

    stymie - Dictionary definition and meaning for word stymie

    Definition
    (noun) a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
    Synonyms : stymy
    Definition
    (noun) a thwarting and distressing situation
    Synonyms : stymy
    Definition
    (verb) hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
    Synonyms : block , blockade , embarrass , hinder , obstruct , stymy
    Example Sentence
    • His brother blocked him at every turn
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for stymie

Stymie is a negative word. Stymie means "tie me". i.e., prevent from moving forward.

sty- a sty in your eye blocks or prevents you from seeing

sounds a bit like stand in the way of.... which means preventing

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consistent with the software company's STYle, Microsoft IE crashes all the time to thwart and block my internet browsing.

A <B>stye</B> is a blocked oil gland in the eyelid.

relates to TIE ME. when hot girl hug u and sali chad di nai

[sty=stay,mie=me];an obstacle stays me[block-hinder]

The stemmie left over from the downed Red Wood is in my way!

Stymie:Anything that makes me feel like a pygmy

stay in my way

WHY ME? always i have the obstacles in my path :(

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