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
Pass and impasse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pass" instead a noun "Impasse".
Pass
Pass noun - A narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage.
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Pass and Impasse. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/impasse/pass
Impasse & Pass. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/impasse/pass>.
Pass or Impasse. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/impasse/pass.
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