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Another word for suspension

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Noun

  1. The condition of being temporarily inactive

    See also:

    action

  2. A cessation of continuity or regularity

    See also:

    continue

  3. The act of putting off or the condition of being put off

    See also:

    time

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Another word for suspension

Noun

  1. A delay

    See also:

    respite

    pause

    delay

  2. An end

    See also:

    stopping

    end

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Sentence Examples

  • It lies on the Eger, which is spanned here by a suspension bridge, 210 ft.

  • The Weser is here crossed by an iron suspension bridge 830 ft.

  • juice which holds them in suspension or solution.

  • A bifilar suspension is sometimes used instead of a single wire.

  • A suspension of hostilities then took place, and negotiations were opened between the contending parties.

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