Synonyms of abeyance

abeyance

noun

as in suspension

a state of temporary inactivity

our weekend plans were held in abeyance until we could get a weather forecast

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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