Standoff Synonyms

stăndôf, -ŏf
An equality of scores, votes, or performances in a contest
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. dead heat
  2. deadlock
  3. draw
  4. stalemate
  5. tie
The act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. draw
  2. deadlock
  3. stalemate
  4. tie
  5. repulsion
  6. impasse
  7. dead end
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Words Related to Standoff

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. delay
  2. same
  3. pause
  4. stand-off
  5. war-of-words

Standoff Sentence Examples

  • In the final mission in the last standoff room, there's a door in between the twin bunkers that will not open.

  • The standoff between India and Pakistan over who owns the mountainous Kashmir region remains lethal.

  • Oxfam warned that such obstinacy from the EU and the resultant standoff between major trading powers would ultimately harm developing countries.

  • Union officials predict strikes could end the standoff that could result from this problem, but with cheaper labor in other countries, bottom-line prices may have the final word.

  • Nick immediately recognizes Vincent as the man who killed Roz, and they have a standoff.

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