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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The DMV has the discretion to impose penalties that could include the suspension or revocation of driving privileges.

From Los Angeles Times

Potholes can cause damage to shock absorbers and suspension springs, and can also distort wheels.

From BBC

Alvarado will serve his suspension on Monday when the Pelicans play host to the New York Knicks and on Wednesday when New Orleans will visit Chicago.

From Barron's

The district, which wasn’t named in the paper, saw an increase in student suspensions in the ban’s first year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Expect heavy rotation, injuries, suspensions and continued absences due to the Africa Cup of Nations.

From BBC

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