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What does stymied mean?
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September 10, 2008 2:58PM
Singular
stymie Plural
stymies stymie (plural stymies) # An obstacle or obstruction. # (golf) A situation where an opponent's ball is directly in the way of one's own ball and the hole, on the putting green. Infinitive
to stymie Third person singular
stymies Simple past
stymied Past participle
stymied Present participle
stymieing to stymie (third-person singular simple present stymies, present participle stymieing, simple past and past participle stymied) # To thwart or stump; to cause to fail or to leave hopelessly puzzled, confused, or stuck. #: They had lost the key, and the lock stymied the first three locksmiths they called.
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Asked in Example Sentences
Is there a sentence for stymied?
The farmer was stymied by rabbits who kept breaking into his
garden.
Asked in English Language, Example Sentences
How do you use stymied in a sentence?
The growth of the plant was stymied from being kept in the
shade.
Asked in Definitions
What is the meaning of stymied?
To stymie is to stand in the way of something or be an obstacle
to something. So if you stymied something you stood in the way of
it happening.
Asked in Example Sentences
Use stymied in a sentence?
In some cases, she said, drilling in walls is stymied by
the threat of asbestos dust.
The desire to forget one's troubles may be stymied by
having less money to do it.
Today's relatively clear skies gave reason for hope-yesterday's
turbulent weather had stymied the rescuers' shot at the
summit.
Asked in Definitions
What is the definition of the word stymied?
To stymie is to prevent. "Josh was stymied in his quest for
first place in the race when his friend beat him by 2 yards."
Asked in Movies
What are the release dates for Franken-Stymied - 1961?
Franken-Stymied - 1961 was released on:
USA: 4 July 1961
Asked in Actors & Actresses
What actors and actresses appeared in Franken-Stymied - 1961?
The cast of Franken-Stymied - 1961 includes: Daws Butler as Mad
Scientist Grace Stafford as Woody
Asked in Example Sentences
How do you use the word stymie in a sentence?
I was stymied by the math equation.
Asked in Synonyms and Antonyms
What is a synonym for stymied?
blockaded; blocked; embarassed; hindered; obstructed;
Asked in Synonyms and Antonyms
What is another word for frustrated?
* Discouraged * Bothered * Perturbed * Stymied * Thwarted
Asked in Definitions
What word means there are no words?
Stymied - this would work for both written and spoken struggle
for words
Asked in World War 1
Was the schlieffen plan successful?
Germany was unable to successfully execute the Schlieffen Plan.
The attack was stymied at the First Battle of the Marne.
Asked in Syllable Count
What is a two syllable word for frustrated?
stymied, thwarted, countered, derailed, snookered, hampered,
hindered, hamstrung, annoyed, angered
Asked in Ghosts
Are ghosts happy?
Some ghosts seem to be happy, but others do not. Many seem to be
stymied by the fact that we cannot hear them or their
companions.
Asked in Example Sentences
What kind of sentences can you make with the word hardy?
The hardy pioneers weren't stymied one bit by the sudden, early
winter.
Asked in History of Europe
What problems did Europeans face in using gold and silver coins?
Since the economy was based on gold and silver, the economy
could not grow. It was stymied because of the lack of gold and
silver...
Asked in Quantum Mechanics
How do you unify electromagnetic and strong force?
If I could do that, I'd be practicing my speech for accepting
the Nobel Prize in Physics. The task is called "Grand Unification,"
and it's stymied the greatest physicists for several decades
now.
Asked in World Series
WHo is the only pitcher to throw a perfect game in the WOrld Series?
Don Larsen of the New York Yankees, who stymied the Brooklyn
Dodgers 2-0 in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series at Yankee
Stadium.
Asked in Purses and Handbags
Is coach purse serial number 12943 real?
It's somewhat amusing that you think a counterfeiter could copy
a purse so exactly you couldn't possibly tell the difference, but
would be completely stymied by having to come up with a serial
number.
If you think it might be a fake, it probably is.
Asked in Club Penguin, DIY Projects
How do you get into your account?
What on earth is club penguin?
All I want is to read my email,
I joined 2/26 and the screen is loaded with
a lot of strange things.
I am 87 years old and must admit you have
stymied me.
I went thru a depression and World War, you really
puzzle me.
Stand up and take a bow .
Asked in World War 1
Why did Germany fail to take Paris in World War 1?
Germany failed to take Paris in World War 1 because their plan
of attack did not accurately predict French troop movements in
response to the German advance. The German strategy was called the
Schlieffen Plan, and it was stymied at the First Battle of the
Marne.
Asked in World War 2, USSR in WW2, Adolf Hitler
Which battle on the eastern front ended Hitler's plans for dominating Europe?
To most historians it would be the protracted Battle of
Stalingrad (August 23,1942-February 2, 1943). Stymied by the
Russian winter and a populace forbidden to leave, the Germans were
therefore stalemated in their attempt to occupy the Soviet Union.
As many as 90,000 German troops were captured by the end of the
battle.
Asked in Barack Obama
What will Obama do about guns and weapons?
Contrary to internet myths, the president has no plans to take
away anyone's guns, and he respects the second amendment. However,
he believes (as do many members of law enforcement) that it is time
to close some loopholes that are making it easier for criminals to
get weapons. But thus far, congress has stymied all efforts to
close these loopholes, so it remains to be seen what the president
can do without the support of congress.
Asked in Crossword Puzzles
What are some seven letter words with 3rd letter Y and 4th letter M and 6th letter E?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries
used around the world) there are 3 words with the pattern --YM-E-.
That is, seven letter words with 3rd letter Y and 4th letter M and
6th letter E. In alphabetical order, they are:
stymied
stymies
thymier
Asked in Crossword Puzzles
What are some seven letter words with 3rd letter Y and 5th letter I and 7th letter D?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries
used around the world) there are 5 words with the pattern --Y-I-D.
That is, seven letter words with 3rd letter Y and 5th letter I and
7th letter D. In alphabetical order, they are:
gwyniad
jaybird
kaylied
maybird
stymied