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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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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

A surge of water over six stories tall washes away the Sangkalang suspension bridge, a crucial link over the Teesta River, and one of more than 30 bridges that were destroyed.

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

"I'm not gonna give you a full suspension this time, but you do have to go home for the rest of the day."

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.