Synonyms for

Suspend

Verb / sʌˈspend / Another word for suspend — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to temporarily stop something from continuing or being in use

Synonyms & similar words

debar setaside freeze halt cease interrupt discontinue postpone delay defer shelve abandon cancel terminate exclude expel bar prohibit

Synonyms by register

Formal

postpone defer adjourn delay

Informal

put on hold pause stop hold off

Literary

abey hang dangle

Antonyms

continue proceed resume maintain persist carry on support

Common collocations

  • suspend judgment
  • suspend disbelief
  • suspend operations
  • suspend payments
  • suspend activity
  • suspend a license
  • suspend a player

Word family

noun suspension
verb suspend
adjective suspensive

Usage note

Often used in contexts of temporary stopping, like 'suspend operations' or 'suspend judgment'. Be mindful of the context; 'suspend' can imply hanging something physically or stopping something temporarily.

Example sentences

  1. The construction work was suspended until the weather improved.
  2. The school principal decided to suspend the troublemaker for three days.
  3. The company will suspend the production of this product due to low demand.
  4. I had to suspend my workout routine due to an injury.
  5. The police officer will suspend the driver's license for drunk driving.

Quotes

  • Suspense is worse than disappointment.
  • The only thing we have to fear is fear itself... and suspension bridges.
  • Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever.

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