suspense
IPA: sʌspˈɛns
noun
- The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time.
- the pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc.
- The unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension in an uncertain situation.
- (law) 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.
- (US, military) A deadline.
adjective
- (obsolete) Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.
- (obsolete) Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt.
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