Impasse
Impasse noun - A point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in.
Usage example: in their bitter custody battle, the divorcing couple are at a total impasse
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Synonyms for Impasse
Problem and impasse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Impasse".
Problem
Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Impasse and problem are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impasse" instead a noun "Problem".
Nearby Words: problematic, problematical
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| real | real impasse | real problem |
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Problem and Impasse. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/impasse/problem
Impasse & Problem. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/impasse/problem>.
Problem or Impasse. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/impasse/problem.
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