Synonyms of stalled

stalled 1 of 2

adjective

as in stopped

Related Words

• stopped
• halted
• arrested
• ended
• retrogressing
• regressing
• receding

Dissimilar Words

• proceeding
• ongoing
• operating
• working
• functioning
• happening
• afoot
• alive
• going
• afloat

stalled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of stall

1

as in halted

to bring (something) to a standstill

endless complaints stalled the process of selecting the winning design for the memorial

Synonyms & Similar Words

• halted
• stopped
• caught
• blocked
• arrested
• stayed
• checked
• hindered
• pulled up
• stilled
• suspended
• brought up
• impeded
• drew up
• obstructed
• held up
• held
• ended
• fetched up
• balked
• stemmed
• concluded
• snagged
• baffled
• clogged
• terminated
• blockaded
• detained
• held back
• cut off
• dammed
• stunted
• suppressed
• bottlenecked
• discontinued
• squashed
• called
• turned back
• repressed
• squelched
• reined (in)
• choked off
• stanched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continued
• persisted
• kept (on)
• carried on
• moved
• proceeded
• progressed
• kept up
• advanced
• marched
• pushed
• ran on
• went along
• fared
• propelled
• drove
• spurred
• stirred
• followed through (with)
• actuated
• impelled
• wended
• goaded
• budged

2

as in died

to stop functioning

the engine stalls sometimes when it's very cold outside

Synonyms & Similar Words

• died
• crashed
• failed
• broke
• cut out
• gave out
• broke down
• sputtered
• fizzled
• conked (out)
• jammed
• wheezed
• malfunctioned
• acted up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• started (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stalled

Adjective

Business leaders hope her government could restore policy consistency, reduce regulatory bottlenecks and revive stalled mining projects. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026

The result is often faster decision-making and fewer stalled initiatives. — Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

Choose cooperative words to move stalled conversations forward. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026

The Common Council's Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee is considering that action after committee members heard a report from Mayor Cavalier Johnson's Department of City Development on the stalled Neutral. — Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025

What Happens Next Iran’s leadership is expected to continue resisting growing pressure from the United States and European powers, as nuclear negotiations remain stalled and Western sanctions intensify. — Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025

Verb

Meanwhile, negotiations between Washington and Tehran to end the war have stalled, with little sign that talks will resume. — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Latest ceasefire negotiations offer few concrete commitments On the diplomatic front, the ceasefire also appears stalled. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

On Tuesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed a regulatory framework for crypto assets that could reduce uncertainty as the CLARITY Act remains stalled in Congress. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

The drive stalled thereafter, though, with Willis missing WR AJ Henning, throwing through the end zone. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

Agentic commerce will be stalled until consumers can trust AI product recommendations. — Michael Quoc, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Assembly Bill 1831, which would have blocked salary increases for CSU campus presidents in years with tuition hikes or stagnant staff wages, stalled in the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday. — Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

According to initial police reports, Lewis was driving a Toyota Camry northbound on 37th Avenue that had stalled on the tracks. — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

That diplomatic impasse has effectively stalled shipping in the strait, through which about one fifth of global oil supplies passedbefore the war. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026