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DEADLOCKED

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

At a complete standstill because of opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions

Example:

the two factions are deadlocked over fringe benefits

Synonyms:

deadlocked; stalemated

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

obstructed (shut off to passage or view or hindered from action)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Past simple / past participle of the verb deadlock

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