Stalemate Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Stalemate [steyl-meyt]

NOUN, VERB

A situation in an argument where neither side can make any progress or decision.

Example

“The debate on new education policy ended in a stalemate.”

“Your efforts ended the long prevailing stalemate.”

Synonyms

Deadlock, Gridlock, Halt, Impasse

Antonyms

Advance, Headway, Progress