Synonyms for standstill
ˈstændˌstɪlstand·still

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1. standstillnoun

   Synonyms:
   grind, idle, deadlock, impasse, halt

   Antonyms:
   motion, movement

2. standstillnoun

   complete immobility; halt

   The wreck brought traffic to a standstill for hours.

   Synonyms:
   halt, impasse, deadlock, idle, grind

   Antonyms:
   movement, motion

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1. deadlock, dead end, impasse, stalemate, standstillnoun

   a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

   "reached an impasse on the negotiations"

   Synonyms:
   cul, dead-end street, cul de sac, stand, deadlock, stalemate, blind alley, dead end, tie-up, impasse

2. stand, standstill, tie-upnoun

   an interruption of normal activity

   Synonyms:
   tie-up, stall, pedestal, stand, sales booth, dead end, stalemate, viewpoint, rack, tie, base, affiliation, outdoor stage, point of view, bandstand, impasse, association, standpoint, deadlock

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1. • Stop

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1. List of paraphrases for "standstill":

   deadlock, impasse, stalemate, stagnation, paralysis, stand-still, moratorium, neutral, immobility, suspensive, judgment

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1. Ingrid Latorre:

   Now, my focus is really going to be on my case, it's at a little bit of a standstill.

2. Both Midstates:

   While SandRidge has offered a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to Midstates, it would require Midstates to enter into a standstill, which is an unusual requirement for a party that has made a public offer.

3. Cecelia Perry:

   It was really depressing -- you couldn't eat, you couldn't think of nothing else'cause our life had just come to a standstill.

4. Lakshheish M Patel:

   In July 2022, it seems like all traders and investors have left the stock market as there is hardly any transactions happening because stock price is at standstill position just look at them at any point of time all over day

5. Tom Watson:

   Theresa May government is in utter meltdown, the country is at a standstill with a divided and shambolic government. The Prime Minister can't deliver Brexit and has zero authority left.