Deadlock
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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Synonyms for Deadlock
Pinch and deadlock are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pinch" instead a noun "Deadlock".
Nearby Words: deadlocked, deadlocking
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How words are described
| big | big deadlock | big pinch |
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Pinch and Deadlock. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/deadlock/pinch
Deadlock & Pinch. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/deadlock/pinch>.
Pinch or Deadlock. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/deadlock/pinch.
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