DEADLOCK: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DEADLOCK?

Need another word that means the same as “deadlock”? Find 22 synonyms and 30 related words for “deadlock” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Deadlock” are: dead end, impasse, stalemate, standstill, checkmate, bolt, lock, latch, catch, fastening, fastener, tie, draw, fasten, padlock, secure, block, barricade, obstruct

Deadlock as a Noun

Definitions of "Deadlock" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “deadlock” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A type of lock requiring a key to open and close it, as distinct from a spring lock.
• A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible.
• A situation in a game or match where the scores are level.
• A situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made.

Synonyms of "Deadlock" as a noun (11 Words)

bolt	A long pin with a head that screws into a nut, used to fasten things together.
catch	The act of catching an object with the hands. I mistakenly thought he would be a good catch.
checkmate	Said by a player to announce that the opponent s king is in the position of checkmate. If the rebel forces succeed in cutting off the road they will have achieved checkmate.
dead end	People who are no longer living.
fastener	A device that closes or secures something. The sleeping bag is so slim that it is impossible to do up the fastener once you re inside.
fastening	The act of fastening things together. A fly front fastening.
impasse	A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible. The current political impasse.
latch	A circuit which retains whatever output state results from a momentary input signal until reset by another signal. Lifting the latch she pushed the gate open.
lock	A number of interlocked or jammed items. All of this makes him a lock to make the Hall of Fame.
stalemate	Drawing position in chess: any of a player’s possible moves would place his king in check. The war had again reached stalemate.
standstill	A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible. The traffic came to a standstill.

Usage Examples of "Deadlock" as a noun

• Ashton broke the deadlock with a penalty after 15 minutes.
• An attempt to break the deadlock.

Deadlock as a Verb

Definitions of "Deadlock" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “deadlock” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Secure (a door) with a deadlock.
• (of a game or match) be tied, with the score level.
• Cause (a situation or opposing parties) to come to a point where no progress can be made because of fundamental disagreement.

Synonyms of "Deadlock" as a verb (11 Words)

barricade	Block or defend with a barricade. Detainees who barricaded themselves into their dormitory.
block	Shape into a block or blocks. Knight did well to block Soloman s shot.
bolt	Secure or lock with a bolt. The lid was bolted down.
draw	Engage in drawing. Draw a card.
fasten	Become fixed or fastened. They fastened various nicknames to each other.
latch	Fasten with a latch. Latch the door.
lock	Pass by means through a lock in a waterway. He is treated like an unpaid servant and locked in his room.
obstruct	Deliberately make (something) difficult. An indirect free kick is awarded for intentionally obstructing an opponent.
padlock	Secure with a padlock. His father had padlocked the gate.
secure	Assure payment of. The government is concerned to secure the economy against too much foreign ownership.
tie	Unite musical notes by a tie. Tie a necktie.

Usage Examples of "Deadlock" as a verb

• The meeting is deadlocked.
• You can deadlock any exit door from the outside.

Associations of "Deadlock" (30 Words)

abeyance	Temporary cessation or suspension. Matters were held in abeyance pending further enquiries.
cease	Cease is a noun only in the phrase without cease end. The hostilities ceased and normal life was resumed.
cessation	A stopping. A cessation of animal testing of cosmetics.
desist	Choose not to consume. Each pledged to desist from acts of sabotage.
discontinue	Cease taking (a newspaper or periodical) or paying (a subscription). The support from our sponsoring agency will discontinue after March 31.
discontinuity	Lack of connection or continuity. There is no significant discontinuity between modern and primitive societies.
halt	Come to a halt stop moving. A halt in production.
halting	Fragmentary or halting from emotional strain. She speaks halting English with a heavy accent.
hiatus	A pause or break in continuity in a sequence or activity. There was a brief hiatus in the war with France.
impasse	A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock. The current political impasse.
interfere	Cause interference to a broadcast radio signal. Light pulses interfere constructively in a fibre to emit a pulse.
intermission	A pause or break. The daily work goes on without intermission.
interruption	An act of delaying or interrupting the continuity. Students returning to education after an interruption in their career.
momentarily	For an instant or moment. We paused momentarily before proceeding.
pause	A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something. She dropped me outside during a brief pause in the rain.
permanently	In a way that lasts or remains unchanged indefinitely; for all time. He is permanently disabled.
predicament	A situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one. The club s financial predicament.
preside	Act as president. Johnson has presided over eight matches since Beck s dismissal.
quandary	A difficult situation; a practical dilemma. Kate was in a quandary.
quit	Behave in a specified way. The landlord issued a notice to quit.
recess	Put into a recess. The talks recessed at 2 15.
refrain	Choose not to consume. He refrained from hitting him back.
respite	Grant a respite to someone especially a person condemned to death. The refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering.
stalemate	Subject to a stalemate. The war had again reached stalemate.
stanch	Stop the flow of a liquid.
standstill	An interruption of normal activity. The traffic came to a standstill.
stasis	A period or state of inactivity or equilibrium. Long periods of stasis.
stop	Used in telegrams to indicate a full stop. The rain had stopped and the clouds had cleared.
suspension	Temporary cessation or suspension. A suspension of maize starch in arachis oil.
walkout	A strike in which the workers walk out. Opposition MPs staged a walkout during the budget session.