What is "stymying"

vb. (present participle of stymy English)

1. n. a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole

2. a thwarting and distressing situation

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

4. [also: stymying]

See stymie