deadlock

The word “deadlock” has 2 syllables: dead-lock

It's pronounced as /ˈdɛdˌlɒk/

What is synonym and antonym for deadlock?

In the thesaurus, “deadlock” has 37 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for deadlock along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for deadlock

Catch-22
Mexican standoff
bind
bottleneck
box
cessation
checkmate
corner
dead end
dead heat
difficulty
dilemma
draw
fix
full stop
gridlock
halt
hole
impasse
jam
logjam
morass
pause
pickle
pinch
plight
posture
predicament
problem
quagmire
quandary
spot
stalemate
standoff
standstill
tie
wall

Antonyms for deadlock

advantage
agreement
breakthrough
continuation
good fortune
solution
start

Meanings of deadlock

noun
1. A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.
2. An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.
verb
1. To cause or to come to a deadlock.

Example Sentences

The negotiations reached a deadlock as neither party was willing to compromise on their demands.
The traffic came to a standstill as a result of the deadlock caused by the accident on the highway.
The jury deliberations ended in a deadlock, forcing the judge to declare a mistrial.
The political parties remained in a deadlock over the budget, unable to reach a consensus.
Despite numerous attempts at mediation, the labor dispute remained at a deadlock, prolonging the strike indefinitely.

On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deadlock, such as: Catch-22, Mexican standoff, advantage, agreement, bind, bottleneck, box.

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