noun · Hard SAT word

    Stalemate

    standstill; subject to a stalemate

    Stalemate in a sentence

    The negotiations reached a stalemate when both parties refused to compromise.

    Synonyms for stalemate

    • deadlock
    • impasse
    • standoff

    Antonyms for stalemate

    • progress
    • resolution
    • victory

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