suspense
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/səˈspɛns/
English
Definitions
noun
- The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time.
- The pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc.
- The unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension in an uncertain situation.
- A temporary cessation of one's right; suspension, as when the rent or other profits of land cease by unity of possession of land and rent.
adjective
- Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.
- Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt.
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Synonyms
suspensionwaitstandbyclearingwaitingwithdrawalsufferancestand-bypassholdopentensiontransienttemporarytransitorytransitional