Detainment and Impasse

Detainment

Detainment noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.

Impasse and detainment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Impasse" instead a noun "Detainment".

Impasse

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

Detainment and impasse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Detainment" instead a noun "Impasse".

Nearby Words: impassive, impassable, impassible
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