Suspension — synonyms, definition

1. suspension (Noun)

abatement abeyance adjournment arrest blend break breakdown cessation check combination composite compound continuance dangling deferment delay demurral discontinuance discontinuity disqualification • • •

suspension (Noun) — A mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy.

suspension (Noun) — A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something.

suspension (Noun) — A temporary pause; temporary inactivity.

suspension (Noun) — An interruption in the intensity or amount of something.

suspension (Noun) — A mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle.

suspension (Noun) — The act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely). ex. "there was a small ceremony for the suspension of the portrait"

suspension (Noun) — A temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc).

suspension (Noun) — (music) temporary discord made by prolonging of one or more tones of a chord into the following chord.

break debarment inaction inactiveness inactivity interruption interval mechanical system mixture support supporting time interval blackout caesura cold storage dead air deferral defervescence delay halftime hold lapse letup lull mash moratorium postponement recess relief remission remittal respite • • • cushion damper shock shock absorber automotive vehicle bogie car motor vehicle railcar railroad car railway car railway carriage