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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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A two-year-old snooker prodigy has secured multiple Guinness World Records by becoming the youngest person to perform two trick shots.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

He first noticed Jude's natural ability at home, where snooker quickly became the toddler's favourite hobby.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

When asked who would win in a snooker match between him and his father, Jude replied confidently: "Me."

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

"But we ended up sourcing a stool which we mainly used for cooking at first, but then we utilised it into him using it for snooker shots."

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

But in snooker there are other ways to win points, as Alex knew only too well.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz

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