Synonyms for Deadlock & Similar Words

Definition of deadlock

noun
  1. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations"

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Writing tips for "deadlock"

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"Deadlock" in song lyrics

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  • "Yo I got hip-hop on deadlock"
    Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek (Reflection Eternal) — The Express
  • "Finally some downtime due to the deadlock"
    Urthboy f/ Mark Pearl — The Clocks
  • "'Why Should Legislators Sit At Home Without Work?': Supreme Court On Delhi Deadlock"
    NDTV — NDTV

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