standoff has definitions from the field of military
1
[ noun ] the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided

Synonyms

tie draw

Examples

"the game ended in a draw" "their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie"

2
[ noun ] (military) the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand

Synonyms

repelling repulsion

Related terms

stand repel

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