Jammed and Yielding

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Jammed adjective - Firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge.

Usage example: this jammed door just won't budge

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Yielding is an antonym for jammed.

Nearby Words: jamming, jammer

Yielding adjective - Receiving or enduring without offering resistance.

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Jammed is an antonym for yielding.

Nearby Words: yield, yielded

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