Break
Break noun - A momentary halt in an activity.
Crossroads and break are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Crossroads" instead a noun "Break".
Crossroads
Crossroads noun - A crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made.
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Synonyms for Crossroads
Break and crossroads are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Break" instead a noun "Crossroads".
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Supernatural is positively drowning in these, notably Dean's deal with a crossroads demon to bring Sam Back from the Dead, which he can't break or else Sam's life will be taken away again.
Source: Magically Binding Contract -
He's obsessed with bargains and won't break a deal (as befits his "King of the Crossroads" status) but will take on any persona which will get the job done.
Source: Faux Affably Evil -
In Supernatural, Dean (who in addition to being a big brother to Sam was also something of a father figure, because their dad was usually not around) said exactly this to Sam when Sam wanted to summon the Crossroads Demon to try and break Dean's deal.
Source: Because I Said So
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Crossroads and Break. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/break/crossroads
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Crossroads or Break. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/break/crossroads.
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