nounadjective
standoff
impasse
A tense situation where two sides face each other and neither side gives in or moves first.
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Examples
There was a standoff between two cats.noun
Houve um impasse entre dois gatos.
Will the long standoff finally end today?noun
Será que o longo impasse finalmente terminará hoje?
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