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stymie

/ˈstaɪmi/
Main Example

The project faced a stymie due to lack of funding.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A situation or problem that prevents progress or success.

Other Example

The team's progress was stymied by unexpected delays.

Her plans were stymied when the venue was double-booked.

They encountered a stymie when the software crashed.

Synonyms

face a stymie

create a stymie

overcome a stymie

Synonyms

obstacle

impediment

hindrance

stymie

/ˈstaɪmi/
Main Example

The rain will stymie our plans for a picnic.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To prevent someone from achieving something or to stop progress.

Other Example

The traffic jam will stymie our arrival at the concert.

His lack of experience may stymie his chances for promotion.

The unexpected snowstorm could stymie our travel plans.

Synonyms

stymie progress

stymie efforts

stymie development

Synonyms

hinder

impede

obstruct

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