Synonyms for stymie

Noun

1. stymie, situation, position

usage: a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole

2. stymie, obstacle, obstruction

usage: a thwarting and distressing situation

Verb

1. obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass, prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid

usage: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"