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Grade 10
(dead-lock) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a situation where no progress can be made.

Example Sentence

Negotiations between the union and the company have reached a deadlock.

More Example Sentences

They could not agree and faced a deadlock.

Synonyms

stalemate; impasse

Antonyms

solution; breakthrough

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Rhymes

  • deadlock
  • shedlock
  • wedlock
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