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Deadlock

/ˈdɛdlɒk/

A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse

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📖 Definitions of "Deadlock"

noun

1
A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse
2
An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.

verb

1
To cause or to come to a deadlock.

🔄 Synonyms of "Deadlock"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
impassenoun	(figurative) A deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made.
stalematenoun	(chess) The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting in a draw.
standstillnoun	Complete immobility; a halt.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Deadlock"

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Word	Definition
stalematenoun	(chess) The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting in a draw.
standstillnoun	Complete immobility; a halt.
impassenoun	(figurative) A deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made.
patnoun	A light tap or slap, especially with the hands.
treadmillnoun	A piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place.
disagreementnoun	(uncountable) A condition of not agreeing or concurring.
blockingnoun	The act by which something is blocked; an obstruction.
blockadenoun	The physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out.
breakthroughnoun	Any major progress; such as a great innovation or discovery that overcomes a significant obstacle.
obstaclenoun	Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
obstructionnoun	The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
embargonoun	A ban on trade with another country.
blockagenoun	(uncountable, countable) The state or condition of being blocked.
setbacknoun	An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, or blow (an adverse event which slows down, or prevents progress towards a desired outcome).
hindrancenoun	Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.
hang-upnoun	(informal) An emotional difficulty or a psychological inhibition.
congestionnoun	The hindrance or blockage of the passage of something, for example a fluid, mixture, traffic, people, etc. (due to an excess of this or due to a partial or complete obstruction), resulting in overfilling or overcrowding.
lockupnoun	(slang) A jail cell; a period of incarceration in such a cell; a facility containing such cells.
hold-upnoun	(slang) A robbery at gunpoint.
staynoun	Continuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time.