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| suspense | |
| 1. n. The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time. |  |
| 2. n. the pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc. | |
| 3. n. The unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension in an uncertain situation. | |
| 4. n. (legal) 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. | |
| 5. adj. (obsolete) Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding. | |
| 6. adj. (obsolete) Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt. | |
