'Suspense' definitions:

Definition of 'suspense'

(from WordNet)
noun
Apprehension about what is going to happen
noun
An uncertain cognitive state; "the matter remained in suspense for several years"
noun
Excited anticipation of an approaching climax; "the play kept the audience in suspense"

Definition of 'Suspense'

From: GCIDE
  • Suspense \Sus*pense"\, n. [From F. suspens, a. See Suspense, a.]
  • 1. The state of being suspended; specifically, a state of uncertainty and expectation, with anxiety or apprehension; indetermination; indecision; as, the suspense of a person waiting for the verdict of a jury. [1913 Webster]
  • Ten days the prophet in suspense remained. --Denham. [1913 Webster]
  • Upon the ticklish balance of suspense. --Cowper. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Cessation for a time; stop; pause. [1913 Webster]
  • A cool suspense from pleasure and from pain. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. [Cf. F. suspense.] (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. [1913 Webster]
  • Suspense account (Bookkeeping), an account in which receipts or disbursements are temporarily entered until their proper position in the books is determined. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Suspense'

From: GCIDE
  • Suspense \Sus*pense"\, a. [F. suspens, L. suspensus, p. p. of suspendere. See Suspend.]
  • 1. Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • [The great light of day] suspense in heaven. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt. [Obs.] "Expectation held his look suspense." --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'suspense'

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