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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A fire caused by falling debris from an intercepted attack forced the suspension of operations at the Habshan gas complex in Abu Dhabi, the government media office said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The defense secretary reversed the suspension of helicopter aircrew who flew by Kid Rock’s home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Shortly before Carragher's suspension was announced, First Minister John Swinney was asked if he had confidence in Carragher.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, recently enacted a 60-day suspension of the state’s motor-fuel tax.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

It cleared the suspension lines of the bridge and fell toward the East River.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

suspension

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