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moratorium

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of moratorium

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 of moratorium

abeyance, cold storage, deep freeze, doldrums, dormancy, holding pattern, latency, quiescence, suspended animation, suspense, suspension

Words Related to moratorium

inaction, inertia, inertness, motionlessness

impasse, standstill

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

recess, recession, remission

downtime, idleness, layoff

Near Antonyms of moratorium

recommencement, renewal, resumption, resuscitation

Antonyms of moratorium

continuance, continuation

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