Meaning & use
stymied
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hindered, obstructed, or prevented from making progress
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The investigation was stymied by a lack of physical evidence.
Heavy snowfall stymied the rescue team's efforts to reach the cabin.
A note on using this word
Originally a golfing term describing a ball blocking an opponent's shot; now used broadly for any obstacle.
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