standoff

Pronunciation:			st'and`of
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Matching Terms:			standoffish, standoffishly, standoffishness
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand [n]  the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided; "the game ended in a draw"; "their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie"
	Synonyms:		draw, repulsion, tie
	See Also:		dead heat, finish, stalemate, stand