dead-ending

The word “dead-ending” has 3 syllables: dead-end-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈdɛdˌɛn.dɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for dead-ending?

In the thesaurus, “dead-ending” has 33 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dead-ending along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for dead-ending

abating
biting the dust
breaking down
breaking off
breaking up
ceasing
closing
concluding
cutting out
determining
discontinuing
dying
elapsing
ending
expiring
finishing
giving over
going
halting
knocking off
lapsing
leaving off
letting up
passing
pausing
quitting
stalling
staying
stopping
suspending
terminating
winding down
winding up

Antonyms for dead-ending

continuing
drawing out
extending
hanging on
persisting
prolonging
protracting

Meanings of dead-ending

verb
1. To come to a dead-end.

Example Sentences

The roadwork has been causing traffic congestion, with lanes dead-ending abruptly.
Despite our efforts, negotiations seem to be dead-ending due to conflicting interests.
The river journey ended up dead-ending in a swampy marsh, requiring us to turn back.
The hiking trail appeared to be dead-ending at a cliff face, posing a challenge for hikers.
Our investigation kept dead-ending as we hit one obstacle after another, hindering progress.

On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dead-ending, such as: abating, biting the dust, breaking down, breaking off, breaking up, ceasing, closing.

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