deadlock
nounHow to pronounce deadlock:
Definition of deadlock:
- deadlock (noun):
- a point in a dispute at which no agreement can be reached
- a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible.
- a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions standstill
Synonyms for deadlock:
cessation
dead end
dilemma
full stop
gridlock
halt
impasse
jam
logjam
predicament
situation
stalemate
standoff
standstill
Antonyms for deadlock:
advance
advantage
agreement
benefit
blessing
boon
breakthrough
closure
continuation
ease
fix
good fortune
headway
motion
movement
peace
progress
solution
start
success
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- matchwood
- splendid
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- disgraced
- cagey
- signor
- Yahweh
- unhook
- crouching
- busboy
- pittance
- rushy
- Josea
- blanco
- furthest
- clatter
- fossick
- imbrue
- Gabrie
- muggy
- Rudolph
- places
- exist
- forget
- barely
- munchkin
- gooey
- anole
- resist
- begged
- Brazil
- subsides
- propped
- slacken
- excelled
- sinew
- robust
- Queen
- baffling
- novice
- succor
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