Synonyms of moratorium

moratorium

noun

ˌmȯr-ə-ˈtȯr-ē-əm 

as in suspension

a state of temporary inactivity

the director of the blood bank called for a moratorium in donations until the surplus could be used up

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of moratorium

But Holscher has since changed her stance on the issue, calling for a moratorium that would block new data center projects until lawmakers adopt stricter regulations. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

Amid heavy public turnout, Spartanburg County Council delayed a final vote on a one-year moratorium in August. — Sasha Tuddenham, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026

Headwaters responded by sending a letter to city council members, arguing that such a moratorium could violate its due process rights. — Naomi Nix, Time, 29 Oct. 2026

In September, the Pima County Board of Supervisors imposed a 120-day moratorium on new data center projects. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026