standoff
noun/ˈstændɔf/
Frequency rank: #11,427 most common English word
Meaning
a deadlock or stalemate between two equally matched opponents who neither side can break.
Example sentence
After hours of negotiation, the two sides remained in standoff with neither willing to compromise.
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