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English noun: standoff | |||
| 1. | standoff (event) the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided | ||
| Samples | The game ended in a draw. Their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie. | ||
| Synonyms | draw, tie | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | finish | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | dead heat, stalemate | ||
| 2. | standoff (act) the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand | ||
| Synonyms | repulsion | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | stand | ||
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