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• rescinded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• repealed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

FlyDubai, the lower-cost sister carrier of Emirates airlines, said its flights to and from Israel would be suspended while an investigation takes place. — Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026

The seven Chi Phi members in question were suspended, expelled, or faced other consequences, such as writing an essay, but most were allowed to continue their education at the university following a monthslong Title IX investigation. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

The Eastern Caribbean’s DCash pilot was suspended in 2024, and Nigeria’s eNaira, launched in 2021, remains operational but has seen limited adoption. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India issued show-cause notices to both players and briefly suspended them from the national team. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

The planned auction of a treasure trove of Oasis live recordings this weekend has been definitely (not maybe) suspended. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

Moore was suspended for one game, and both he and Trojans coach Lincoln Riley issued apologies after the game. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Both are suspended indefinitely from NASCAR events — including next year’s ValleyStar Credit Union 300, a prestigious NASCAR Regional late-model event — and also are on probation for a year. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Johnson pleaded guilty in January and was sentenced to 14 months in prison on March 25, but the sentence was suspended, and she was placed on 18 months of probation. — Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing suspended

• suspended animation