Word of the day

stymie

1. prevent or hinder the progress of

“the changes must not be allowed to stymie new medical treatments”

verb

/ˈstaɪmi/

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stymie

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"His lack of experience will stymie his chances of _____ in the upcoming competition."

Select three words related to stymie

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  • hamper
  • hinder
  • improve
  • frustrate
  • advance
  • instigate

Choose the phrase that uses stymie correctly

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Find a word related to stymie

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