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What is another word for Deadlock? – 141 Deadlock Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    stalemate impasse standoff gridlock logjam bottleneck blockage obstruction hindrance barrier snag hitch problem difficulty dilemma quandary predicament catch conundrum enigma puzzle mystery deadlock tie draw equilibrium balance stability stagnation inertia inaction inactivity paralysis suspension cessation halt stoppage arrest freeze lockout

    Meaning of Deadlock

    A situation in which no progress can be made because two or more parties are unable to agree or compromise.

    Definitions

    • A situation in which no progress can be made because two or more parties are unable to agree or compromise
    • * A blockage or obstruction that prevents something from moving or progressing
    • * A tie or draw, especially in a contest or competition

    Etymology of Deadlock

    The word "deadlock" originated in the mid-19th century, from the phrase "dead lock", which referred to a type of lock that could not be opened or moved
    The term was initially used in engineering and mechanics to describe a situation in which two or more components were stuck or jammed together
    Over time, the term took on a broader meaning, encompassing situations in which progress was blocked or stalled due to disagreement or lack of compromise

    Example Uses

    • The labor dispute has resulted in a deadlock, with neither side willing to negotiate
    • * The two companies are at a deadlock over the terms of the merger
    • * The election ended in a deadlock, with no candidate receiving a majority of the votes

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    breakthrough agreement compromise resolution solution progress movement advance improvement enhancement acceleration facilitation ease simplicity clarity cooperation collaboration harmony consensus unity accord reconciliation

    Related Nouns

    conflict dispute negotiation compromise agreement contract treaty pact alliance partnership coalition cooperation collaboration communication dialogue discussion debate argument controversy crisis emergency problem challenge obstacle hurdle barrier blockage obstruction

    Related Verbs

    negotiate compromise agree resolve solve progress move advance improve enhance accelerate facilitate cooperate collaborate communicate dialogue discuss debate argue contend clash conflict disagree deadlock stalemate stagnate

    Related Adjectives

    contentious disputed controversial problematic challenging difficult complex complicated tricky sticky delicate sensitive precarious fragile unstable volatile tense strained awkward uncomfortable unpleasant disagreeable discordant inconsistent incompatible