deadlock
nounA standstill caused by opposing sides that cannot reach agreement.
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Clear all filtersA standstill caused by opposing sides that cannot reach agreement.
Open to reasonable disagreement or uncertainty.
A difference or inconsistency between things that should agree.
Difference where agreement is expected
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Disagreement that produces division within a group.
Disagreement with an opinion, decision, or position held by others.
A lack of harmony or agreement; also a clashing combination of sounds.
Lack of agreement
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Lacking harmony or agreement, whether in sound or in ideas.
Clashing or lacking harmony
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A separation or difference in course, development, or opinion.
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