stymie
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Another issue with the potential to stymie talks from the beginning is the crucial oil shipping passage the Strait of Hormuz.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
It was supposed to improve information-sharing, not stymie it.
From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026
And they understand behavioral finance and the psychological biases that can cloud your judgment and stymie your saving, spending and investing habits.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026
At times Mr. Bailey’s writing might stymie a reader’s intention to reach the end of the book.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026
What I mean is, Maud loves you, and all that, and all you've got to think out is a scheme for laying the jolly old family a stymie.
From A Damsel in Distress by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)
Vocabulary lists containing stymie
Hatchet
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
This Week in Words: February 16 - 22, 2019
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
An Excerpt from "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
