Deadlock and Dilemma

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Deadlock noun - A point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in.

Usage example: the jury sent a note to the judge that it was hopelessly stuck in a deadlock

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Dilemma and deadlock are semantically related. in stalemate topic. In some cases you can use "Dilemma" instead a noun "Deadlock".

Nearby Words: deadlocked, deadlocking

Dilemma noun - A situation in which one has to choose between two or more equally unsatisfactory choices.

Usage example: faced with a dilemma whether to spend the night out in the cold or go inside and face his father

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Deadlock and dilemma are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deadlock" instead a noun "Dilemma".

exact	exact deadlock	exact dilemma
big	big deadlock	big dilemma

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