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resumption Antonyms
Opposite of resumption
Because the opposite of resumption shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The action of beginning or continuing something again after a pause or interruption.
Usage Example
"The airline announced the suspension of direct flights between the two capitals starting next month."
Strongest
suspension
cessation
discontinuation
interruption
Strong
termination
halting
stoppage
adjournment
• noun (Context 2)
In law, the compulsory acquisition or taking back of private land by the government or Crown for public purposes.
Usage Example
"Local landowners received financial compensation following the government's grant of their properties for the new highway."
Strong
grant
alienation
Similar words to resumption
Words similar to resumption shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
continuation
expropriation
restart
renewal
recommencement
appropriation
reopening
requisition
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Resumption. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/resumption