standoff

Phonetic Respelling: [ stand-awf, -of ]

Definition:

n. a stalemate between two equally matched opponents in a dispute

Sentence:

The two armies were locked in an armed standoff.

More example sentences:

The two armies were locked in an armed standoff.

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Synonyms:

impasse; stalemate; deadlock

Antonyms:

agreement

How many syllables in standoff?

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