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
Spot and impasse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spot" instead a noun "Impasse".
Spot
Spot noun - A difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape.
Usage example: we're in a bit of a spot right now with our mortgage payments
Nearby Word: spotted
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Spot and Impasse. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/impasse/spot
Impasse & Spot. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/impasse/spot>.
Spot or Impasse. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/impasse/spot.
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