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From: WordNet (r) 2.0

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

From: WordNet (r) 2.0

 stymying
      See stymie