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stymied

UK
/ˈstaɪmid/
US
/ˈstaɪid/

Translations

stymiedpast participle
UK
/ˈstaɪ.miːd/
US
/ˈstaɪ.miːd/
Used as an adjective formed from the past participle of the verb "stymie".
Their stymied efforts led to mounting frustration.
Leurs efforts entravés ont suscité une frustration croissante.
Additional translations
freiné
Synonyms
blocked
hindered
obstructed
impeded
thwarted
stymieverb

stymied

Past Simple

stymied
Past Simple
stymied
Past Participle
stymying
Gerund
UK
/ˈstaɪmiː/
US
/ˈstaɪmi/
The sudden change in regulations stymied the company's expansion plans.
Le changement soudain de réglementation a entravé les projets d'expansion de l'entreprise.
Additional translations
déconcerterQuand le verbe signifie « mettre dans l'embarras » ou « laisser sans solution ».
bloquerSens historique au golf.
Synonyms
block
obstruct
impede
thwart
prevent
interfere
stop
hinder

Definitions

stymiedpast participle
Hindered or obstructed in progress or development.
Their stymied efforts led to mounting frustration.
stymieverb
To prevent or hinder the progress of something.
The sudden change in regulations stymied the company's expansion plans.
To perplex or stump, making it difficult to find a solution.
The tricky puzzle has stymied experts for years.
(Golf, historical) To block an opponent's line to the hole by positioning one's ball directly between their ball and the hole.
Trying to protect his slim lead, he stymied his rival on the final green.
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