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suspense Synonyms

Another word for suspense

Choosing another word for suspense depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen next.

Usage Example

"The director skillfully built the tension throughout the final act of the mystery film."

Strongest
tension
Strong
anticipation
uncertainty
expectancy
apprehension
anxiety

• noun (Context 2)

The temporary cessation or postponement of an action, decision, or legal right; a state of abeyance.

Usage Example

"The disputed funds were held in a abeyance account until the audit was completed."

Strongest
abeyance
suspension
Strong
deferral
postponement
pendency

Opposites of suspense

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

certainty
resolution
predictability
continuation
settlement
calmness
assurance
relief
See all opposites of suspense

• Nearby Words

suspender
suspendered
suspenders
suspense
suspenseful
suspensefully
suspensefulness

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