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noun
fastening
Synonyms: attachment, band, bandage, bond, brace, connection, cord, fastener, fetter, gag, hookup, joint, knot, ligament, ligature, link, network, nexus, outfit, rope, strap, string, tackle, tie-in, tie-up, yoke, zipper
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noun
deadlock
Synonyms: dead heat, draw, drawn battle, equivalence, even game, level, photo finish, push, stalemate, standoff
Antonyms: loss, win
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noun
relationship
Synonyms: affiliation, allegiance, association, bond, commitment, connection, duty, hookup, kinship, liaison, network, obligation, outfit, tie-in
Antonyms: break, divorce
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verb
connect, interlace
Synonyms: anchor, attach, band, bind, cinch, clinch, do up, fasten, gird, join, knot, lash, link, make a bow, make a hitch, make a knot, make fast, marry, moor, rivet, rope, secure, splice, tether, tie up, tighten, truss, unite, wed
Antonyms: detach, disconnect, loose, loosen, unfasten, unlace, untie
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verb
equal
Synonyms: balance, be even, be neck and neck, be on a par, break even, deadlock, draw, even up, keep up with, match, measure up, meet, parallel, rival, touch
Antonyms: fail, fall behind, go ahead, lose, succeed, surpass
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verb
hamper, hinder
Synonyms: bind, clog, confine, curb, delay, entrammel, fetter, hog-tie, hold, leash, limit, lock up, obstruct, restrain, restrict, shackle, stop, tie one’s hands, trammel
Antonyms: aid, assist, encourage, free, help