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block vs stymie

stymie vs block

block and stymie both are nouns.

block and stymie both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
block Yes No Yes No
stymie Yes No Yes No
As verbs, block and stymie are synonyms defined as:
  • block and stymie: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Other synonyms of block include blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymy.
block (noun) stymie (noun)
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements a thwarting and distressing situation
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
an obstruction in a pipe or tube
a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
a platform from which an auctioneer sells
housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension
a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
block (verb) stymie (verb)
shape into a block or blocks hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
shape by using a block
prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
be unable to remember
interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
render unsuitable for passage
obstruct
stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
support, secure, or raise with a block
block passage through
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
stop from happening or developing
run on a block system
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