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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During weekend talks, the United States reportedly sought a 20-year suspension of Iran's uranium enrichment programme, according to media reports on Monday.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

An additional suspension would rule him out of the Chelsea game, which Matthijs de Ligt is almost certain to miss as he deals with a long-term back problem.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The suspension of commercial fishing has meant major losses of income for many in the business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Diplomat Pay subsequently sold its near-10% stake and the ECB lifted the suspension.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Because Adrian had started it with the nickels, Principal DeShields opted for a month of Saturday detentions rather than suspension.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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