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Word: Stymie
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 19th century (originally a golfing term, denoting a situation on the green where a ball obstructs the shot of another player): of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈstʌɪmi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
prevent or hinder the progress of
Short Definition:prevent or hinder progress of
Examples:- the changes must not be allowed to stymie new medical treatments
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