1. (

• stymie ,
• stymy

) a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole ;

2. (

• stymie ,
• stymy

) a thwarting and distressing situation ;

1. (

• obstruct ,
• blockade ,
• block ,
• hinder ,
• stymie ,
• stymy ,
• embarrass

) hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn" ;