stalemated

Definitions of stalemated
  1. adjective
    at a complete standstill because of opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions
    “the chess game ended with white stalemated”
    synonyms: deadlocked
    obstructed
    shut off to passage or view or hindered from action
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