Synonym: block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymy. Similar words: etymology, mien, by mistake, patronymic, premier, premiere, tasty, style. Meaning: ['staɪmɪ] 
n. 1. a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole 2. a thwarting and distressing situation. v. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of.
n. 1. a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole 2. a thwarting and distressing situation. v. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of. 
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31. Longer term, this artificial support of consumer demand is likely to result in additional price pass-through to end-consumers, which is likely to stymie consumption growth over the intermediate term.
32. What we hold against someone else will hurt us, hinder us, and stymie our prayer efforts.
33. Of course, it's not just different symptoms that stymie diagnosis—cultural conditioning may also play a role.
34. The problem is that companies file patents defensively, to stymie competition.
35. We must avoid intellectual strait-jackets that stymie a spirit of inquiry.
More similar words: etymology, mien, by mistake, patronymic, premier, premiere, tasty, style, nasty, frosty, feisty, dynasty, amnesty, thirsty, travesty, lifestyle, Your Majesty, bloodthirsty.