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stymie
noun
verb
A thwarting and distressing situation
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ˈstaɪmi
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noun
A thwarting and distressing situation
noun
A situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
verb
Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
“His brother blocked him at every turn”
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His brother blocked him at every turn
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