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suspense
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a state of temporary inactivity the lawsuit is in suspense until the court makes a decision concerning a related lawsuit Synonyms of suspense cold storage, deep freeze, doldrums, dormancy, holding pattern, latency, moratorium, quiescence, suspended animation, abeyance, suspensionWords Related to suspense inaction, inertia, inertness, motionlessness; impasse, standstill; coma, hibernation, hypnosis, repose, rest, sleep, slumber, torpor; recess, recession, remission; downtime, idleness, layoffNear Antonyms of suspense recommencement, renewal, resumption, resuscitationAntonyms of suspense continuance, continuation
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