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

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

Two drives stalled near midfield, a third saw a Carter Davis 51-yard field goal attempt miss and a fourth saw Beck throw an interception after getting inside the Rebels’ 25-yard line. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026

The state has not ruled out highway improvements to access such a stadium but the property tax breaks have stalled in Springfield. —Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026

When Nielsen joined Ralph Lauren in September 2016, sales had stalled and net income had fallen approximately 50% since 2014. —Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026

Oman mediated five rounds of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington last year, which stalled after US and Israeli attacks on Iran in June. —Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026

Casar said Noem’s actions stalled lifesaving aid for more than 72 hours. —Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026

Why has Hochul stalled on the Propel transmission line from upstate to NYC, deterring solar providers from making investments in this cheap, clean fuel? —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026

But police-reform advocates say the momentum for change after Floyd’s death has stalled — and in some cases reversed — as transparency by law-enforcement agencies across the Bay Area and the nation has steadily eroded. —Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026

Analysts have questioned the weapon's utility, and its deployment appeared to be the Kremlin's latest attempt to send a threatening message to Kyiv and the West with peace talks stalled. —Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026