Entry Word: abeyance

Function: noun

Meaning: a state of temporary inactivity <our weekend plans were held in abeyance until we could get a weather forecast>

Synonyms doldrums, dormancy, latency, quiescence, suspense, suspension

Related Words inaction, inertia, inertness, motionlessness; impasse, standstill; coma, hibernation, hypnosis, repose, rest, sleep, slumber, torpor; recession, remission; idleness

Near Antonyms recommencement, renewal, resumption, resuscitation

Antonyms continuance, continuation