Synonyms of suspension

suspension

noun

sə-ˈspen(t)-shən 

as in suspense

a state of temporary inactivity

trading with that nation is in suspension until it improves its record on human rights

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suspense
• abeyance
• moratorium
• coma
• cold storage
• suspended animation
• latency
• quiescence
• recession
• dormancy
• inertia
• recess
• rest
• inaction
• deep freeze
• doldrums
• holding pattern
• standstill
• inertness
• motionlessness
• slumber
• impasse
• hibernation
• sleep
• remission
• hypnosis
• layoff
• downtime
• torpor
• repose
• idleness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• continuance
• renewal
• resumption
• resuscitation
• recommencement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suspension

Under the previous administration, Brazil’s audiovisual industry suffered from the closure of the Ministry of Culture, the suspension of the Audiovisual Sector Fund, the weakening of cultural institutions, and allegations of censorship. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Amazon, which brought in nearly four times as many H-1B workers new to the company, was not on the suspension list. — Marshall Ritzel,gabriel Cortés, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

An official notice to aviators said the suspension was through midnight. — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

The suspension up the front is a set of fully adjustable KYB 43mm USD forks, and there’s a fully adjustable KYB monoshock on the rear bolted to a single-sided swingarm. — New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026