Synonyms & related words for impasse

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of impasse — including stalemate, deadlock, standstill, dilemma, bottleneck, blockage. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to impasse

Explore words related to impasse — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include logjam, standoff, gridlock, aporia, negotiations, unresolvable, irresoluble, quandary. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for impasse

Common synonyms for impasse include stalemate, deadlock, standstill, dilemma, bottleneck, blockage, stoppage — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does impasse come from?

The word impasse breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root pass-, from Latin passus (“step, pace”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.