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.
Failure to fulfill a duty or obligation.
Quick and skillful in action.
To decline into a worse condition.
Done consciously and intentionally, often after consideration.
Intentional and considered
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Failing to fulfill a duty or violating a rule or law.
A strongly held false belief or misleading impression.
False belief or impression
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To strip of valuables or damage through plundering.
To decline gradually in condition, quality, or effectiveness.
To free someone from a mistaken belief.
Dissatisfied with present circumstances or results.
Dissatisfied with the present
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Disappointment following the loss of an earlier illusion or enthusiasm.
Disappointment following the loss of an earlier illusion or enthusiasm
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Unwilling or reluctant because of a lack of interest or a mild dislike.
To speak about someone or something in a way that belittles it.
Speak belittlingly
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Willing or having a tendency to do something.
To extract the essential meaning or qualities from a larger whole.
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