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snooker

[snook-er, snoo-ker] / ˈsnʊk ər, ˈsnu kər /
VERB
stymie
Synonyms
STRONGEST
choke off crimp foil impede obstruct stall stonewall thwart
STRONG
balk block confound corner crab cramp defeat mystify nonplus pigeonhole prevent puzzle shelve stump
WEAK
cramp one's style cut off dead-end give the runaround hang fire hang-up hold off hold up put on back burner put on hold throw a monkey wrench into
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abet advance aid assist forward help support
STRONG
allow clarify clear up enlighten explain explicate let go release
WEAK
encourage

Example Sentences

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At the age of 12, Virgo stepped into a snooker club for the first time - seeking out a group of footballing friends.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Despite his father, William, swiftly banning Virgo from the club, out of concerns for a boy so young treating such a venue of questionable repute as his playground, snooker had already won.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

He is perhaps best known for his post-playing career, presenting snooker TV programme Big Break alongside comedian Jim Davidson from 1991 to 2002.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Beyond snooker, Jude is also a devoted Manchester United fan.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Alex half expected the snooker table to rise out of the floor, but instead, on every wall, a panel slid up to reveal floor-to-ceiling television screens that immediately flickered into life.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.