Synonyms of suspended

suspended 1 of 3

adjective

as in dangling

extending freely from a support from above

a tree decorated with an array of suspended ornaments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dangling
• hanging
• pendant
• pendent
• dependent
• pendulous
• sagging
• flagging
• drooping
• wilting
• lolling

suspended

2 of 3

adverb

as in delayed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delayed
• postponed
• deferred

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• afoot
• under weigh
• under way

suspended

3 of 3

verb

past tense of suspend

1

as in postponed

to bring to a formal close for a period of time

the judge suspended the hearing to give the district attorney more time to process evidence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• postponed
• interrupted
• adjourned
• recessed
• deferred
• prorogated
• prorogued
• halted
• reserved
• revoked
• dispersed
• terminated
• discontinued
• disbanded
• dissolved
• recalled
• stopped
• called
• closed
• broke off
• shelved
• ended
• rescinded
• concluded
• put off
• held off
• tabled
• intermitted
• nullified
• wrapped up
• annulled
• aborted
• repealed
• invalidated
• wound up
• voided
• quashed
• abrogated
• negated
• called off
• winded up
• broke up
• dropped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opened
• launched
• extended
• continued
• inaugurated
• prolonged
• proceeded
• carried on
• resumed
• renewed
• reopened
• called
• drew out
• summoned
• assembled
• convened
• mustered
• rallied
• convoked

2

as in hanged

to place on an elevated point without support from below

suspended a banner proclaiming the town's "Heritage Days" from the archway

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hanged
• hung
• dangled
• swung
• slung
• strung
• mounted
• hooked
• pinned
• draped
• extended (out)
• tacked
• projected
• fell
• protruded
• stuck out
• festooned
• depended
• garlanded
• jutted
• cascaded
• balanced
• poised
• overhung

Phrases Containing suspended

• suspended animation