Impasse and Stymie

Impasse

Impasse noun - A point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in.
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Stymie and impasse are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Stymie" with "Impasse", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: impassive, impassable, impassible

Stymie

Stymie noun - A thwarting and distressing situation.

Impasse and stymie are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impasse" instead a noun "Stymie".

Nearby Words: stymied, stymieing
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