Breakthrough
Breakthrough noun - An instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill.
Deadlock is an antonym for breakthrough.
Deadlock
Deadlock noun - A point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in.
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Synonyms for Deadlock
Nearby Words: deadlocked, deadlocking
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Deadlock and Breakthrough. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/breakthrough/deadlock
Breakthrough & Deadlock. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/breakthrough/deadlock>.
Deadlock or Breakthrough. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/breakthrough/deadlock.
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