Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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stymy | Yes | No | Yes | No |
obstacle | Yes | No | No | No |
stymy (noun) | obstacle (noun) |
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a thwarting and distressing situation | an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented) |
a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole | something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted |
stymy (verb) | obstacle (verb) |
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hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of |