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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The suspension of oil exports “could be an insurance premium that we pay, but historically, it is still a moment in time,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

One bone of contention is a suspension clause toughened by parliament that would scrap favourable tariff conditions for US exporters, should the United States later breach the terms of the deal.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Also this month, the California Department of Insurance filed an administrative action against State Farm seeking possible suspension of the carrier’s insurance license, alleging State Farm mishandled January 2025 wildfire claims.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Meanwhile, numerous lawsuits have been filed against Landry that seek to block the suspension of the May 16 election.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

The football boys had taken to walking around in a gang all summer, as if daring anyone to say anything about their suspension.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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