Synonyms of suspended

suspended 1 of 3

adjective

as in dangling

extending freely from a support from above

a tree decorated with an array of suspended ornaments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dangling
• hanging
• pendent
• dependent
• pendulous
• sagging
• flagging
• drooping
• wilting
• lolling

suspended

2 of 3

adverb

as in deferred

Related Words

• deferred
• postponed
• delayed

Dissimilar Words

• afoot
• under weigh
• under way

suspended

3 of 3

verb

past tense of suspend

1

as in postponed

to bring to a formal close for a period of time

the judge suspended the hearing to give the district attorney more time to process evidence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• postponed
• interrupted
• adjourned
• recessed
• deferred
• prorogated
• prorogued
• halted
• reserved
• revoked
• dispersed
• terminated
• discontinued
• disbanded
• dissolved
• recalled
• stopped
• closed
• broke off
• called
• shelved
• ended
• rescinded
• concluded
• put off
• held off
• tabled
• intermitted
• nullified
• wrapped up
• annulled
• aborted
• repealed
• invalidated
• wound up
• voided
• quashed
• abrogated
• negated
• called off
• broke up
• dropped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opened
• launched
• extended
• continued
• inaugurated
• prolonged
• proceeded
• carried on
• resumed
• renewed
• reopened
• called
• drew out
• summoned
• assembled
• convened
• mustered
• rallied
• convoked

2

as in hung

to place on an elevated point without support from below

suspended a banner proclaiming the town's "Heritage Days" from the archway

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hung
• dangled
• swung
• slung
• strung
• mounted
• hooked
• pinned
• draped
• extended (out)
• tacked
• projected
• fell
• protruded
• stuck out
• festooned
• depended
• garlanded
• jutted
• cascaded
• balanced
• poised
• overhung

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suspended

Verb

The government suspended the use of stun grenades after a 15-year-old ​boy's hand was blown off earlier in the week, fueling accusations of police brutality. — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Bulgarian maritime authorities said Wednesday that the search efforts for the crew of Alfa Watan had been suspended and wouldn't resume. — Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026

The judge acknowledged that the government could collect suspended fines later if the penalties ultimately were upheld. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

After funding for nonprofit legal providers was suspended, some children have appeared in court without lawyers; a new contract has yet to resolve the disruption. — Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Brown was suspended for conduct detrimental to the team in 1997 and then was cut. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

The seven Chi Phi members in question were suspended, expelled, or faced other consequences, such as writing an essay, but most were allowed to continue their education at the university following a monthslong Title IX investigation. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

The Eastern Caribbean’s DCash pilot was suspended in 2024, and Nigeria’s eNaira, launched in 2021, remains operational but has seen limited adoption. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Moore was suspended for one game, and both he and Trojans coach Lincoln Riley issued apologies after the game. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing suspended

• suspended animation