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stymie

[ˈstaΙͺmi]

πŸ“– Definition

v. to prevent or hinder the progress of; to thwart; to block

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A person staring longingly at a neighbor's beautiful garden

πŸ’¬ Example Sentence

She tried not to feel stymie toward her more successful colleague.

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