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stymie vs embarrass

embarrass vs stymie

stymie is a noun but embarrass is not a noun.

stymie and embarrass both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stymie Yes No Yes No
embarrass No No Yes No
As verbs, stymie and embarrass are synonyms defined as:
  • stymie and embarrass: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Other synonyms of stymie include block, blockade, hinder, obstruct, stymy.
stymie (noun) embarrass (noun)
a thwarting and distressing situation
a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
stymie (verb) embarrass (verb)
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Difference between stymie and embarrass

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