standoff

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noun

1. the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
- the game ended in a draw
- their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie
• Syn:
draw, tie
• Derivationally related forms:
tie (for: tie), draw (for: draw)
• Hypernyms:
finish
• Hyponyms:
dead heat, stalemate
2. the act of repulsing or repelling an attack;
a successful defensive stand
• Syn:
repulsion
• Derivationally related forms:
repulse (for: repulsion)
• Hypernyms:
stand