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 delayed

Related Words

• delayed
• postponed
• deferred

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• rescinded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• repealed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

Last fiscal year’s results were even lower than 2020, when business was suspended for about a third of the year by the COVID-19 pandemic. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

In the tumult, Italy temporarily suspended its open-border Schengen agreement with Spain, re-imposing border controls for air and sea. — ABC News, 31 July 2026

The National Center for Sustainable Transportation quickly suspended research already underway and delayed projects scheduled to begin. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

In 2014, Bader was suspended for 19 games by the University of Florida’s baseball team after hitting a curb while on a scooter and hitting a truck. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Italy has called for Spain to be suspended from the EU’s free-travel zone. — Jessica Hullinger, TheWeek, 31 July 2026

Reinforcements are needed at centre-back before the opener against Chelsea, particularly since Joachim Andersen is suspended for that one after his red card against Bournemouth in May. — Luke Bosher, New York Times, 31 July 2026

In just two days after launch, Moonshot suspended new subscriptions after demand overwhelmed its computing capacity. — John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Yoshida ultimately remained suspended with pay through the expiration of his contract, according to employment documents obtained by Sportico. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

Phrases Containing suspended

• suspended animation