Words Like SUSPENSE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to SUSPENSE.

14 Alternative Words Similar to suspense

1 Anticipation Noun      Synonym Words Like Anticipation
2 Apprehension Noun      Synonym Words Like Apprehension
4 Doubt Noun      Synonym Words Like Doubt
5 Doubtfulness Noun      Synonym Words Like Doubtfulness
6 Dread Noun      Synonym Words Like Dread
7 Dubiety Noun      Synonym Words Like Dubiety
8 Dubiousness Noun      Synonym Words Like Dubiousness
9 Expectancy Noun      Synonym Words Like Expectancy
10 Incertitude Noun      Synonym Words Like Incertitude
11 Uncertainty Noun      Synonym Words Like Uncertainty
12 Indecision Noun      Synonym Words Like Indecision
13 Stop Noun      Synonym Words Like Stop
14 Pause Noun      Synonym Words Like Pause

1 examples of suspense

1 the suspense of a person waiting for the verdict of a jury

10 definitions of suspense

1 Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.
2 Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt.
3 The state of being suspended; specifically, a state of uncertainty and expectation, with anxiety or apprehension; indetermination; indecision.
4 Cessation for a time; stop; pause.
5 A temporary cessation of one's right; suspension, as when the rent or other profits of land cease by unity of possession of land and rent.
6 apprehension about what is going to happen
7 excited anticipation of an approaching climax
8 an uncertain cognitive state
9 The condition of being physically suspended.
10 The state or quality of being undecided, uncertain, or doubtful.
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