stymy

(noun, verb)

noun

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

Similar word(s): stymie

Definition categories: state, position, situation

2. a thwarting and distressing situation

Similar word(s): stymie

Definition categories: thought, obstacle, obstruction

verb

1. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Similar word(s): block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie

Definition categories: social, forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent