Synonyms for Stalemate & Similar Words
Definition of stalemate
- noun
- a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations"
- drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check
- verb
- subject to a stalemate
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Writing tips for "stalemate"
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"Stalemate" in song lyrics
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"Affirmative Action or negative stalemate?"
Annakin Slayd — Wigger -
"You outta Paradise? We at a stalemate"
Chief Chinchilla a.k.a. J-Zone f/ Poison Pen — Project Paradise -
"The pawn at the stalemate"
Rise & The Avid Record Collector — Maintain
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