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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Among the provisions it lists are a suspension on Iranian nuclear enrichment, the lifting of sanctions, and restoring free transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“Moreover, post sales suspension sales and revenue recovery is uncertain, with the risk that policies lapse and reputational damage to Prudential, adding longer-term uncertainties,” they added.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Disney and ABC, so far, have not buckled; the suspension of Kimmel last fall, after all, prompted a significant backlash against the company.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

Cora was rehired as Boston’s manager after serving his suspension, stating he would apologize for the rest of his life.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Or maybe he’d made a mistake because he was so distracted by the football suspension and opening the new preparation plant over in Caretta.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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