stymie n 1: a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole 2: a thwarting and distressing situation v : hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn" [syn: {obstruct}, {blockade}, {block}, {hinder}, {stymy}, {embarrass}] [also: {stymying}] stymying See {stymie}