Suspend Definition
suspend
verb
- hang freely; "The secret police suspended their victims from the ceiling and beat them"
- cause to be held in suspension in a fluid; "suspend the particles"
- bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.
- stop a process or a habit by imposing a freeze on it; "Suspend the aid to the war-torn country"
- make inoperative or stop; "suspend payments on the loan"
- render temporarily ineffective; "the prison sentence was suspended"
Words that rhyme with suspend
Usage tips for "suspend"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "suspend" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for suspend to find words that pair well.