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Vocabulary Entry
suspense
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A state of mental uncertainty or excitement about what may happen.
Example Sentences
"The movie was filled with suspense, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats."
"She felt a sense of suspense as she waited for the test results."
"The novel's suspense built steadily, leading to a thrilling conclusion."
V
verb
To keep someone in a state of uncertain expectation.
Example Sentences
"The author suspense-ed the reader with unexpected plot twists."
"He suspense-d the audience with his cliffhanger ending."
"The game suspense-s its players until the final moment of revelation."