Synonyms of stoppage

stoppage

noun

ˈstä-pij 

as in cessation

the stopping of a process or activity

yet another stoppage in play for some unexplained reason

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cessation
• halt
• ending
• end
• conclusion
• closure
• shutdown
• close
• termination
• discontinuance
• stop
• shutoff
• discontinuation
• arrest
• cease
• finish
• expiration
• cutoff
• lapse
• stay
• offset
• closedown
• surcease
• arrestment
• suspension
• interruption
• pause
• check
• layoff
• standstill
• abeyance
• phaseout
• moratorium
• mop-up
• break
• letup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• continuance
• extension
• persistence
• prolongation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stoppage

When that temperature surpassed 86 degrees, the roofs would be activated and players would be granted a ten-minute stoppage. — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026

Gent dealt Belgian Pro League champion Club Brugge its first defeat of the season, 2-1 thanks to a late goal from Ibrahima Cissé, who was sent off in stoppage time for striking an opponent with his elbow. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help New York City FC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday. — CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Washington also applied a ton of pressure as the match reached stoppage time, with three shots on target in the extra 12 minutes, including two by Ashley Hatch — one of which hit the woodwork — and another stopped with a diving save by Morché. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026