Synonyms of moratorium

moratorium

noun

ˌmȯr-ə-ˈtȯr-ē-əm 

as in suspension

a state of temporary inactivity

the director of the blood bank called for a moratorium in donations until the surplus could be used up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suspension
• suspense
• abeyance
• recession
• coma
• cold storage
• latency
• dormancy
• quiescence
• suspended animation
• doldrums
• deep freeze
• recess
• inaction
• standstill
• holding pattern
• inertia
• impasse
• rest
• remission
• hibernation
• slumber
• hypnosis
• inertness
• motionlessness
• layoff
• sleep
• torpor
• downtime
• repose
• idleness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• continuance
• renewal
• resumption
• resuscitation
• recommencement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of moratorium

Earlier this month, New York City Public Schools implemented a moratorium on generative AI for students through eighth grade for the 2026-27 school year. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

New York City, the nation’s largest school system, instituted a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative AI through eighth grade, while allowing limited, supervised use in high school. — Susan Gouijnstook, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

In the meantime, the Kansas City Council voted to place a moratorium on non-municipal detention sites within the city, and the Port Authority of Kansas City cut ties with Platform Ventures. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

The mayor of Ithaca, where Cornell is based, called for a moratorium on all permits for student events. — New York Times, 30 Sep. 2026