hang vs stymie

hang and stymie both are nouns.

hang and stymie both are verbs.

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

As verbs, stymie is a hypernym of hang; that is, stymie is a word with a broader meaning than hang:

hang: prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
stymie: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Other hypernyms of hang include block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymy.

hang (noun)	stymie (noun)
a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms	a thwarting and distressing situation
the way a garment hangs	a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
a special way of doing something

hang (verb)	stymie (verb)
suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste	hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
cause to be hanging or suspended
fall or flow in a certain way
be suspended or hanging
place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction
be placed in position as by a hinge
be suspended or poised
hold on tightly or tenaciously
decorate or furnish with something suspended
let drop or droop
give heed (to)
kill by hanging
prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive
be exhibited

Difference between hang and stymie

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