stalemate

[steyl-meyt] / ˈsteɪlˌmeɪt /

NOUN

deadlock

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delay gridlock impasse standoff standstill

STRONG

arrest check draw pause tie

WEAK

Catch-22

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance

WEAK

headway progress

Example Sentences

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But it was another far from convincing display from the Reds following the goalless stalemate against Leeds on New Year's Day.

From Barron's

City's New Year's Day stalemate ruined their eight-match winning run in all competitions.

From Barron's

A stalemate leaves both sides still separated by just one point with Brentford in ninth and Spurs 12th.

From Barron's

It was a third stalemate in as many matches for the Eagles, who will remain in Morocco's largest city for a last-16 tie on Saturday.

From Barron's

Also, 17 of the 19 Tests were drawn, including three consecutive stalemated series.

From BBC