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stymy vs preclude

preclude vs stymy

stymy is a noun but preclude is not a noun.

stymy and preclude both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stymy Yes No Yes No
preclude No No Yes No
As verbs, preclude is a hypernym of stymy; that is, preclude is a word with a broader meaning than stymy:
  • stymy: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
  • preclude: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Other hypernyms of stymy include forbid, foreclose, forestall, prevent.
stymy (noun) preclude (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) preclude (verb)
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of keep from happening or arising; make impossible
make impossible, especially beforehand
Difference between stymy and preclude

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