Synonyms for deadlock
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.
The negotiation ended in deadlock, with neither party willing to compromise on the price.
Forms
- Plural
- deadlocks → stalemates, impasses, standstills, dead-ends…
Example sentences
- standstill The protests brought the country to a standstill.
- stalemate The investigation was pretty much at a stalemate.
- impasse Has the war in Ukraine reached an impasse?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| deadlock | steady | |
| standstill | steady | |
| stalemate | steady | |
| impasse | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- impasse2
- 9 letters
- stalemate2
- 10 letters
- standstill2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (impasse2 = 2 syllables).
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