'stymy' definitions:

A situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole [syn: stymie, stymy]

A thwarting and distressing situation [syn: stymie, stymy]

Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn" [syn: obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass]