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GRIDLOCK Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word gridlock. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word gridlock. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for GRIDLOCK

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bottleneck
verbv
noun

• a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel

• the narrow part of a bottle near the top

verb

• slow down or impede by creating an obstruction

• become narrow, like a bottleneck

congestion
nounn
noun

• excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part

• excessive crowding

deadlock
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

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

logjam
nounn
noun

• any stoppage attributable to unusual activity

• an immovable mass of logs blocking a river

snarl
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a vicious angry growl

• an angry vicious expression

• something jumbled or confused

verb

• utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

• make a snarling noise or move with a snarling noise

• twist together or entwine into a confusing mass

• make more complicated or confused through entanglements

standstill
nounn
noun

• a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

• an interruption of normal activity

traffic jam
nounn
noun

• a number of vehicles blocking one another until they can scarcely move

Best Hypernyms For GRIDLOCK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gridlock, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
snarl-up bottleneck congestion jam traffic
Phrases (1)
traffic jam

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