· a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
Synonym(s): stymie
Hypernym(s): situation, position
· a thwarting and distressing situation
Synonym(s): stymie
Hypernym(s): obstacle, obstruction
· hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
Synonym(s): obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, embarrass
Hypernym(s): prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid