suspense

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Synonyms: suspence, dispense, suspensive, suspend, subsense, mispense, subtense, suspendee, suspensor, suspends, suspenser

Antonyms: suspence, dispense, suspensive, suspend, subsense, mispense, subtense, suspendee, suspensor, suspends, suspenser

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Noun

1. The condition of being [[suspend]]ed; cessation for a time.
2. The [[pleasurable]] [[emotion]] of [[anticipation]] and [[excitement]] regarding the [[outcome]] or [[climax]] of a [[book]], [[film]] etc.
3. The [[unpleasant]] emotion of [[anxiety]] or [[apprehension]] in an [[uncertain]] situation.
4. {{lb|en|legal}} 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.
5. {{lb|en|US|military}} A deadline.

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt.

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