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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In January, around 40 environmental organizations called for the suspension of the resort plans, citing threats to biodiversity.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, which oversees the hospital, said it was aware of the suspension and Patel was not currently working for the board.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Asked in November about both the cancellation and Kimmel's suspension, Gutfeld said, "Why did it take so long?"

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The Lotus set the record for one-lap and four-lap qualifying, but ultimately faltered during the race with tire trouble that led to a broken suspension.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

“Hold up a second. This all makes for a nice story, but it goes way beyond a general suspension of disbelief. You’re talking about souls, and an afterlife, and some all-girl council.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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