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 the safety review in August came as a surprise to some panel members.

From The Wall Street Journal

And school suspensions and exclusions have hit record levels.

From BBC

Two hours northwest, Mashpi Lodge anchors a vast private reserve and will debut a suspension bridge in April that leads to a panoramic sunset perch.

From The Wall Street Journal

The court said the request for a three-month suspension was "disproportionate" - but did order age verification for the sale of adult products.

From BBC

They want a six-month suspension of mining to clean up the sector.

From Barron's

suspension

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