Deadlocked

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of deadlock form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    at a complete standstill because of opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions wordnet

Synonyms

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obstructedstalemated

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"The Diet was totally deadlocked over the bill."

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