deadlocks

The word “deadlocks” has 2 syllables: dead-locks

It's pronounced as /ˈdɛdˌlɒks/

What is synonym and antonym for deadlocks?

In the thesaurus, “deadlocks” has 26 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for deadlocks along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for deadlocks

Mexican standoffs
binds
bottlenecks
corners
dead ends
difficulties
dilemmas
fixes
gridlocks
halts
holes
impasses
jams
logjams
morasses
pickles
pinches
plights
predicaments
problems
quagmires
quandaries
spots
stalemates
standoffs
standstills

Antonyms for deadlocks

good fortune
solution

Meanings of deadlocks

noun
1. A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.
2. An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.
verb
1. To cause or to come to a deadlock.

Example Sentences

The negotiations reached several deadlocks before a compromise was finally reached.
The computer system encountered multiple deadlocks due to conflicting requests from different processes.
Despite multiple attempts at negotiation, the labor dispute remained deadlocks with neither side willing to compromise.
The labor dispute led to a series of deadlocks between the workers' union and management.
The traffic jam was caused by several vehicles getting stuck in deadlocks at the intersection.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deadlocks, such as: Mexican standoffs, binds, bottlenecks, corners, dead ends, difficulties, dilemmas.

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