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stalemate

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Learn the meaning of stalemate with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

stalemate

(noun)

Meaning

a situation where no progress is possible

Example

"The negotiations reached a stalemate, leaving both sides frustrated."

Synonyms

impassedeadlockstandstill

Antonyms

advancementprogressbreakthrough

More about this word

Word origin
Derived from the game of chess, meaning 'to halt the opponent's progress'.
Related word forms
  • verb: stalemated
  • noun: stalemate