stand-off (3 synonym found)

Stand-off has 3 synonyms. The top synonyms for stand-off are stalemate, impasse, deadlock. Another word for stand-off is stalemate. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for stand-off?

A common synonym for stand-off is stalemate. Other synonyms include impasse, deadlock.

How many synonyms does stand-off have?

Stand-off has 3 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does stand-off mean?

(v): to operate some distance from the object of the operation; to become involved in a social confrontation, or conflict of interests.

Definition of stand-off:

(v) : to operate some distance from the object of the operation; to become involved in a social confrontation, or conflict of interests. (To cause a stand-off is to undertake the action itself.)
(n) : a device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and electrical wiring; a social confrontation, or conflict between persons (see above verb)
"I don't want to get involved in the standoff between those two."
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Definition of stand-off:

(v) : to operate some distance from the object of the operation; to become involved in a social confrontation, or conflict of interests. (To cause a stand-off is to undertake the action itself.)
(n) : a device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and electrical wiring; a social confrontation, or conflict between persons (see above verb)
"I don't want to get involved in the standoff between those two."
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