Synonyms of the word

deadlock

• n. A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.
• n. (computing) An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the…
• v. To cause or to come to a deadlock.

impasse

• n. a road with no exit; a cul-de-sac.
• n. a deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made.

situation

• n. The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.
• n. The place in which something is situated; a location.
• n. Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.
• n. The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
• n. (Britain) A position of employment; a post.
• n. A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem.

stalemate

• n. (chess) The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting in a draw.
• n. Any situation that has no obvious possible movement, but does not involve any personal loss.
• v. (chess, transitive) To bring about a state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal…
• v. (transitive, figuratively) To bring about a stalemate, in which no advance in an argument is achieved.

standstill

• n. complete immobility; halt.