obstruct vs stymie

obstruct is not a noun while stymie is a noun.

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

As verbs, obstruct and stymie are synonyms defined as:

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

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

obstruct (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

obstruct (verb)	stymie (verb)
block passage through	hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of