Definitions

suspension

[suh-spen-shuhn] / səˈspɛn ʃən /

NOUN

delay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break freeze halt interruption layoff moratorium period postponement stoppage termination

STRONG

abeyance adjournment breather cessation conclusion cutoff deferment disbarment discontinuation doldrums dormancy downtime end ending finish five intermission latency letup pause quiescence quiescency remission respite stay suspense ten time-out

WEAK

abeyancy breathing spell coffee break concluding discontinuing heave-ho

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning continuation go start

STRONG

commencement continuance introduction opening

WEAK

completion persistence

Example Sentences

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“Eighteen freaking days?!” said Maria Velasquez, reacting to Levesque’s suspension.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed the country's top policeman on "precautionary suspension" after he was charged in court on Tuesday.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

They expect to be able to resume sales on Nov. 6, the day after the 180-day suspension ends.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Vondrousova, who is 46th in the women's rankings, can continue playing as the offence does not incur an immediate ban and she has opted not to take a provisional suspension.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Habib hadn’t wanted to burden her with news of Fadi’s suspension, so it was to be their little secret.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

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