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Deadlocked Definition & Meaning

deadlocked
adjective
  1. at a complete standstill because of opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions; "the chess game ended with white stalemated"; "the two factions are deadlocked over fringe benefits"

"Deadlocked" in song lyrics

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  • "This games deadlocked"
    Jehst — Die When U Die

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Frequently asked questions

What does deadlocked mean?
at a complete standstill because of opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions; "the chess game ended with white stalemated"; "the two factions are deadlocked over fringe benefits"
What part of speech is deadlocked?
Deadlocked is an adjective.

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