Impasse and Straits

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

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

Nearby Words: impassive, impassable, impassible

Straits noun - A difficult juncture.

Impasse and straits are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impasse" instead a noun "Straits".