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stymy vs obstruct

obstruct vs stymy

stymy is a noun but obstruct is not a noun.

stymy and obstruct both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stymy Yes No Yes No
obstruct No No Yes No
As verbs, stymy and obstruct are synonyms defined as:
  • stymy and obstruct: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Other synonyms of stymy include block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, stymie.
stymy (noun) obstruct (noun)
a thwarting and distressing situation
a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
stymy (verb) obstruct (verb)
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of block passage through
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Difference between stymy and obstruct

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