What does "suspense" mean?

The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time.

What is a synonym for "suspense"?

Common synonyms include: abeyance, agitation, all overs, all-overs, angst, anticipation.

//səˈspɛns// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Moderate ·High school level

Noun

1
The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time. uncountable, usually
"For thee the Fates, severely kind, ordain / A cool suspense from pleasure and from pain; / Thy life a long dead calm of fix'd repose; / No pulse that riots, and no blood that glows."
2
an uncertain cognitive state wordnet
3
the pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc. uncountable, usually
4
excited anticipation of an approaching climax wordnet
5
The unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension in an uncertain situation. uncountable, usually
"Ten days the prophet in suspense remain'd."

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apprehension about what is going to happen wordnet
7
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. uncountable, usually
8
A deadline. US, uncountable, usually
"She sent us that assignment with a suspense of noon tomorrow."

Adjective

1
Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding. not-comparable, obsolete
"[The great light of day] suspens in heav'n."
2
Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt. not-comparable, obsolete
"Expectation held his look suspense."