stymie

[US]/ˈstaɪmi/
[UK]/ˈstaɪmi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.(metaphor) difficult situation; obstruction, difficult position
v.to make (a ball) difficult to play, to hinder, to obstruct; to hinder, to obstruct

Phrases & Collocations

stymie progress

stymie efforts

stymie growth

stymie development

stymie plans

stymie innovation

stymie competition

stymie solutions

stymie opportunities

stymie success

Example Sentences

the unexpected storm could stymie our travel plans.

his lack of experience might stymie his chances of promotion.

the new regulations could stymie innovation in the industry.

financial constraints can stymie the growth of small businesses.

she felt that the project was stymied by lack of funding.

the team's progress was stymied by poor communication.

his indecision can stymie the entire group's efforts.

technical issues can stymie the launch of new software.

the lack of clear goals can stymie team performance.

her negative attitude could stymie everyone's motivation.

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