Synonyms of suspense

suspense

noun

sə-ˈspen(t)s 

as in suspension

a state of temporary inactivity

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suspension
• abeyance
• coma
• moratorium
• cold storage
• latency
• suspended animation
• inertia
• quiescence
• recession
• dormancy
• inaction
• rest
• doldrums
• deep freeze
• holding pattern
• standstill
• recess
• inertness
• motionlessness
• impasse
• sleep
• hypnosis
• slumber
• hibernation
• remission
• torpor
• downtime
• repose
• layoff
• idleness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• continuance
• renewal
• resuscitation
• resumption
• recommencement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suspense

But over the course of its generous running time, RRR also veers into melodrama, comedy, light romance, suspense, and — of course — a song-and-dance number. —Kevin Lincoln, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025

One-liners: Don’t worry - this is just part of my plan to build suspense! —William Arruda, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025

But the proceedings were also marked by a sense of suspense amid an ongoing grand jury investigation believed related to her previous term in office — a probe local Democrats had worried might even block Worrell’s return to her previous post. —Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025

Audience Feedback: Conclave is a thought-provoking papal drama that delivers edge-of-your-seat suspense with a venerable Ralph Fiennes. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025