DEAD-END Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word dead-end. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEAD-END
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barrier | nounn | |||||||
noun • a structure or object that impedes free movement • any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective • anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access | ||||||||
deadlock | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible | ||||||||
gridlock | nounn | |||||||
noun • a traffic jam so bad that no movement is possible | ||||||||
halt | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the state of inactivity following an interruption • the event of something ending • an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement adjective satellite • disabled in the feet or legs verb • cause to come to an abrupt stop • come to a halt, stop moving • stop from happening or developing • stop the flow of a liquid | ||||||||
impasse | nounn | |||||||
noun • a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible • a street with only one way in or out | ||||||||
obstacle | nounn | |||||||
noun • something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted • an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented) | ||||||||
stalemate | nounn | |||||||
noun • a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible • drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check verb • subject to a stalemate | ||||||||
standstill | nounn | |||||||
noun • a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible • an interruption of normal activity |