Usually means: Mutual deadlock between two processes.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (deadly embrace)

▸ noun:  (computing) deadlock

Similar:
death grip, deathlock, standoff, death stare, deathgrip, hug of death, war to the knife, death glare, mortal combat, faceplant, more...

Opposite:
life-saving hug, nurturing embrace

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Similar:
death grip, deathlock, standoff, death stare, deathgrip, hug of death, war to the knife, death glare, mortal combat, faceplant, more...

Opposite:
life-saving hug, nurturing embrace



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