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

These include the exotic 48V fully active suspension system, which Ferrari said at the time was the first in production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 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

Martinez, 28, was shown a straight red card by referee Paul Tierney and will now face a three-match suspension.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“It’s a new trick I’m working up. All about levitation. My parents bought me a chair suspension kit. You want to come see it?”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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