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abeyance

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Synonyms and Antonyms of abeyance

a state of temporary inactivity

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

Synonyms of abeyance

cold storage, deep freeze, doldrums, dormancy, holding pattern, latency, moratorium, quiescence, suspense, suspension

Words Related to abeyance

inaction, inertia, inertness, motionlessness

impasse, standstill

coma, hibernation, hypnosis, repose, rest, sleep, slumber, torpor

recess, recession, remission

downtime, idleness, layoff

Near Antonyms of abeyance

recommencement, renewal, resumption, resuscitation

Antonyms of abeyance

continuance, continuation

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