Synonyms for

Halted

Verb / ˈhɔ:ltʌd / / ˈhɔ:ltɪd / Another word for halted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Stopped or paused abruptly.

Synonyms & similar words

stop halt hold start arrest stanch block stem staunch kibosh stopped ceased ended paused blocked interrupted checked arrested delayed waited abolished finished concluded terminated abandoned cancelled restrained

Synonyms by register

Formal

cease terminate discontinue suspend

Informal

stop quit knock off cut out

Literary

stay rest pause

Antonyms

continue proceed advance progress resume go start

Common collocations

  • halted production
  • halted indefinitely
  • halted progress
  • halted the investigation
  • halted abruptly
  • halted at the border
  • halted by
  • halted the advance

Word family

noun halt
verb halt
adjective halted
adverb haltedly

Usage note

Halted is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'halt'. It implies a more formal or definitive stop than 'stopped'.

Example sentences

  1. The parade halted at the traffic light.
  2. The teacher halted the students from running in the hallways.
  3. The construction was halted due to the rain.
  4. The driver halted the car at the stop sign.
  5. The hiker halted to catch his breath.

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