suspense | Definition of suspense

Synonyms and Antonyms of suspense

a state of temporary inactivity

the lawsuit is in suspense until the court makes a decision concerning a related lawsuit

Synonyms of suspense

abeyance, cold storage, deep freeze, doldrums, dormancy, holding pattern, latency, moratorium, quiescence, suspended animation, suspension

Words Related to suspense

inaction, inertia, inertness, motionlessness

impasse, standstill

coma, hibernation, hypnosis, repose, rest, sleep, slumber, torpor

recess, recession, remission

downtime, idleness, layoff

Near Antonyms of suspense

recommencement, renewal, resumption, resuscitation

Antonyms of suspense

continuance, continuation