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stonewall vs stymy

stymy vs stonewall

stonewall is not a noun while stymy is a noun.

stonewall and stymy both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stonewall No No Yes No
stymy Yes No Yes No
As verbs, stymy is a hypernym of stonewall; that is, stymy is a word with a broader meaning than stonewall:
  • stonewall: obstruct or hinder any discussion
  • stymy: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Other hypernyms of stonewall include block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie.
stonewall (noun) stymy (noun)
a thwarting and distressing situation
a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
stonewall (verb) stymy (verb)
engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
obstruct or hinder any discussion
Difference between stonewall and stymy

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