stymy
n 1: a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the
line between your ball and the hole [syn: {stymie},
{stymy}]
2: a thwarting and distressing situation [syn: {stymie},
{stymy}]
v 1: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His
brother blocked him at every turn" [syn: {obstruct},
{blockade}, {block}, {hinder}, {stymie}, {stymy},
{embarrass}]