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stoppage Synonyms

Another word for stoppage

Choosing another word for stoppage depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An act or instance of stopping, or the state of being stopped; a temporary interruption of work, activity, or a sporting event.

Usage Example

"The assembly line experienced a two-hour halt due to a power outage."

Strongest
halt
interruption
cessation
Strong
suspension
standstill
walkout
strike

• noun (Context 2)

An obstruction or blockage in a pipe, drain, or bodily passage that prevents normal flow.

Usage Example

"The plumber used an auger to clear the stubborn blockage in the kitchen drain."

Strongest
blockage
obstruction
clog
Strong
occlusion
choke

• noun (Context 3)

A deduction made from a person's wages or pay, typically for taxes, insurance, or pension contributions (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"After all statutory stoppages were deducted, his net monthly pay was significantly lower than his gross salary."

Strongest
deduction
Strong
withholding
subtraction

Opposites of stoppage

The opposite of stoppage shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

continuation
resumption
clearance
continuity
flow
bonus
allowance
opening
See all opposites of stoppage

• Nearby Words

stoplight
stopover
stoppable
stoppage
stopper
stopwatch
storable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Stoppage. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/stoppage
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