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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With the instantaneity of electrohydraulic power, the independent suspension puts real muscle into the car’s ride quality, chassis control and stability systems—provided you can ever get it near its limits to tell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

While legal experts expect the suspension to be lifted, the delays add to legal uncertainty that deters investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The US had proposed a 20-year suspension of all uranium enrichment by Iran, a US official told the BBC's US partner CBS News.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

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

Yo remembers in a moment of suspension of belief.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez

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