Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: stymie

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Usage examples:

But the appointment of Robert Hur to lead the special counsel investigation in Biden's case could stymie some of the Republicans' efforts to get answers.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/special-counsel-appointment-complicates-house-gop-s-biden-document-investigations/article_682d9927-6bfb-5637-9677-5add98f39923.html

For one, House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) are trying to stymie Washington, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb’s into Federalist Society co-chairman Leonard Leo.

Source: https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/jim-jordan-james-comer/

In his Friday radio appearance, Orbán went on to accuse George Soros of acting as a “war speculator” and trying to stymie attempts from figures such as himself to peacefully negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.

Source: https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2023/06/18/viktor-orban-accuses-soros-scion-of-scheming-to-incite-another-migrant-crisis/

In other regions, transmission expansions also may face opposition from local governments seeking to stymie renewable projects, fearing their effects on existing industries, local aesthetics or agriculture.

Source: https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/01/25/states-reimagine-power-grids-for-a-wind-and-solar-future/

It has also failed to stymie soaring prices, with inflation currently running at a year-on-year rate of over 90%, delivering a severe blow to wages and earning power.

Source: https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/23/01/30616531/why-paul-krugman-thinks-common-brazil-argentina-currency-is-a-terrible-idea

Japanese restrictions on exports of advanced chip-manufacturing equipment took effect Sunday, in line with U.S.-led efforts to stymie China's ability to develop high-end semiconductors capable of being used for military purposes.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan%27s-export-curbs-on-chip-making-equipment-to-china-take-effect

Lemus-Lara was the head of the organization, and despite the United States’ best efforts to stymie his cocaine operation, he was a prolific trafficker.

Source: https://realnewsmagazine.net/support-for-counter-narcotics-makes-sense/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=support-for-counter-narcotics-makes-sense

Star Trek does have a fascination with caves and the ancient geological formations often stymie the Federation's most advanced technology.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/lower-decks-honors-star-trek-cave-tradition/

The hour has come for Europe to stymie the spread of the far right.

Source: https://truthout.org/articles/far-right-win-in-dutch-elections-shows-how-quickly-the-right-is-rising-in-europe/

The org was the brainchild of MGM exec Louis B. Mayer, whose goal was “to stymie the formation of craft unions,” Davis writes.

Source: https://variety.com/2023/awards/awards/oscars-history-95th-anniversary-1235537238/

They worry that if the bill becomes law, it would not only lead to a flood of lawsuits against journalists, bloggers, and even ordinary citizens who might post on social media, but also stymie the news media’s mission to hold public officials accountable.

Source: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/davidmack/florida-media-defamation-bill-libel-desantis