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sus·pen·sion
/səˈspenSHən/
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noun
1.the temporary prevention of something from continuing or being in force or effect.
"the suspension of military action"
Similar:
adjournment
interruption
postponement
delay
deferral
deferment
shelving
stay
moratorium
arrest
intermission
interlude
prorogation
tabling
abeyance
rescheduling
hiatus
lacuna
lull
rest
break
pause
respite
armistice
cessation
end
halt
stoppage
cutting short
dissolution
disbandment
termination
exclusion
debarment
removal
temporary removal
elimination
rejection
expulsion
ejection
eviction
rustication
Opposite:
continuation
resumption
2.the system of springs and shock absorbers by which a vehicle is cushioned from road conditions.
"the car's rear suspension"
