a fictional undead being, usually a walking corpse, common in Western horror fiction and pop culture

stiff; rigid

a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of a disagreement or deadlock in negotiations

to be deadlocked

to become stiff or numb as a result of exposure to extreme cold

to become rigid

physically stiff, rigid, or unable to bend, often referring to muscles, limbs, or a body due to cold, tension, or medical conditions

to remain at a deadlock with no agreement or progress reached by either side

to bring to a deadlock or result in a stalemate

to substitute one thing for another, often sacrificing a minor part to save the whole

to lie rigid and motionless

to die yet not be vanquished; remaining active or influential even after defeat or collapse

the larva of silkworm with botrytis

A state of strategic balance or standoff between nuclear-armed powers where neither side can safely act.

describes old institutions, systems, or customs that are difficult to completely eliminate despite being obsolete or having lost their vitality

physically rigid or stiff, typically describing a body or limbs

(coll.) abandoned car

(of a relationship or situation) to become strained and tense

a network of compromised computers infected with malware and controlled as a group for malicious tasks such as spamming or DDoS attacks

Fake social media followers purchased to artificially boost a profile's popularity on platforms like Weibo or Baidu.

to become physically motionless or rigid, usually as a reaction to shock, fear, or surprise