stymie的考法及近义词和反义词

stymie: 阻挠; to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of

1) to get in the way of

2) to hinder obstruct or block

3) to block; thwart

stymie abet

STYMIE:

entreat

apprise

foster

lend credibility

change direction

1. Large amounts of snowfall will stymie the rescue effort.

2. Our ambitions were stymied by our lack of funds.

Syn: block, hinder, impede, obstruct, thwart