Definition:
* To obstruct or hinder the progress of.
* To bring to a standstill.
* To thwart or frustrate.
Synonyms:
* Obstructed
* Hindered
* Thwarted
* Frustrated
* Blocked
* Hampered
* Impeded
Example Sentences:
* The project was stymied by a lack of funding.
* The detective's investigation was stymied by a lack of evidence.
* The negotiations were stymied by a disagreement over key issues.
Origin:
The word "stymied" comes from the game of chess, where a "stymie" is a situation where a piece is blocked from moving by an opponent's piece.