Standoff (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Repulsion

Hypernyms

• Stand

Meaning ²

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

• Tie
• Draw

Hypernyms

• Finish

Hyponyms

• Stalemate
• Dead Heat