stalemate

US /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/
UK /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/
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1.

a situation in which neither side in an argument or contest can make any progress

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The negotiations reached a stalemate, with neither party willing to compromise.
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The game ended in a stalemate, as neither player could make a winning move.
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deadlockimpassestandoffgridlockdead end
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to bring to a stalemate

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The strong defense managed to stalemate the opponent's attack.
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Their differing opinions threatened to stalemate the entire project.
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deadlockhaltstopblockimpede