Synonyms of suspended

suspended 1 of 3

adjective

as in dangling

extending freely from a support from above

a tree decorated with an array of suspended ornaments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dangling
• hanging
• pendent
• dependent
• pendulous
• sagging
• flagging
• drooping
• wilting
• lolling

suspended

2 of 3

adverb

as in deferred

Related Words

• deferred
• postponed
• delayed

Dissimilar Words

• afoot
• under weigh
• under way

suspended

3 of 3

verb

past tense of suspend

1

as in postponed

to bring to a formal close for a period of time

the judge suspended the hearing to give the district attorney more time to process evidence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• postponed
• interrupted
• adjourned
• recessed
• deferred
• prorogated
• prorogued
• halted
• reserved
• revoked
• dispersed
• terminated
• discontinued
• disbanded
• dissolved
• recalled
• stopped
• closed
• broke off
• called
• shelved
• ended
• rescinded
• concluded
• put off
• held off
• tabled
• intermitted
• nullified
• wrapped up
• annulled
• aborted
• repealed
• invalidated
• wound up
• voided
• quashed
• abrogated
• negated
• called off
• broke up
• dropped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opened
• launched
• extended
• continued
• inaugurated
• prolonged
• proceeded
• carried on
• resumed
• renewed
• reopened
• called
• drew out
• summoned
• assembled
• convened
• mustered
• rallied
• convoked

2

as in hung

to place on an elevated point without support from below

suspended a banner proclaiming the town's "Heritage Days" from the archway

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hung
• dangled
• swung
• slung
• strung
• mounted
• hooked
• pinned
• draped
• extended (out)
• tacked
• projected
• fell
• protruded
• stuck out
• festooned
• depended
• garlanded
• jutted
• cascaded
• balanced
• poised
• overhung

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suspended

Verb

Sigma Phi Epsilon isn't among the five fraternities that are currently listed as suspended. — CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

While the league rulebook states what should happen during the anthem, the protocols were suspended years ago. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

The embassy had suspended operations in 2015 but local staff still provided security and basic maintenance of the facility. — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Fung + Bedford created a large art installation suspended from the ceiling, with two feather-like forms, inspired by origami and the watermark found on Smythson’s featherweight paper. — David Moin, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Separately, Cornell suspended all fraternity parties and social events for the remainder of the 2026-27 academic year. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Elliott, 25, was also involved in the text messages but resigned in August after he was suspended for the Flock scandal. — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026

Although Congress rejected those budget cuts, several thousand grants were canceled or suspended, including for not aligning with the government’s priorities. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Dozens of times over the last two decades, fraternities at Cornell have been temporarily suspended or faced other disciplinary action over hazing and other rules violations, according to university records. — Casey Tolan, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing suspended

• suspended animation