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stymie verb block, circumscribe, counteract, curb, deadlock, debar, delay, disadvantage, encumber, estop, forestall, frustrate, hamper, handicap, hinder, impede, inhibit, obstruct, parry, preclude, prevent, put an end to, stall, stand in the way, stay, stifle, stop, thwart, stump, suppress See also: balk, clog, constrict, debar, delay, disadvantage, estop, forestall, frustrate, halt, hamper, imbroglio, inconvenience, inhibit, keep, obstruct, parry, restrain, stay, stifle, stop, thwart How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| When Butler investigated a double fatality train accident, he uncovered corruption and incompetence leading to needless deaths, yet was stymied at every turn by greedy and bureaucratic interests as he struggled to defend the public. Development plans for the property, which is contaminated with the rocket-fuel chemical perchlorate, has been stymied for about two years after owner RFI Realty of Phoenix declared bankruptcy. The lack of cash trade in the cattle market last week stymied a recovery attempt after June futures spiked to a new contract low at mid-week. |
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