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

The City Council listened, imposing a moratorium on new drive-throughs. — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

With a temporary moratorium already in place, several councilmembers expressed support for pursuing a more permanent solution and asked staff to include more details on the potential impacts from data centers. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

During his public comment, Walter requested a moratorium on generative AI in schools. — Julianna Mejia july 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

HumansFirst stops short of calling for more moratoriums on data center construction. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026