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STALEMATED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does stalemated mean?
• STALEMATED (adjective)
The adjective STALEMATED has 1 sense:
1. at a complete standstill because of opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions
Familiarity information: STALEMATED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
At a complete standstill because of opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions
Synonyms:
deadlocked; stalemated
Context example:
the two factions are deadlocked over fringe benefits
Similar:
obstructed (shut off to passage or view or hindered from action)
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