Impasse and Lockup

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

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

Nearby Words: impassive, impassable, impassible

Lockup

Lockup noun - A place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody.
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Synonyms for Lockup

Impasse and lockup are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impasse" instead a noun "Lockup".

Nearby Words: lock, lockout, locking
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Lockup and Impasse. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/impasse/lockup
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