embarrass vs stymie

embarrass is not a noun while stymie is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
embarrass	No	No	Yes	No
stymie	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, embarrass and stymie are synonyms defined as:

embarrass and stymie: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Other synonyms of embarrass include block, blockade, hinder, obstruct, stymy.

embarrass (noun)	stymie (noun)
	a thwarting and distressing situation
	a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole

embarrass (verb)	stymie (verb)
cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious	hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of