Stymie (verb)
sty-mee
To hinder, block, or thwart.
First recorded in 1855–60; origin uncertain
Example sentences
“It seemed whatever they did, new rules stymied them at every turn.”
A new report from PEN America – a non-profit protecting freedom of expression – has highlighted that book bans for non-fiction titles in US schools have doubled during the 2024-2025…
