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Definition of: suspense
(sə·spens′) noun
1. The state of being uncertain, undecided, or insecure; anxiety.
2. The state of being suspended or stopped temporarily.
3. Obs. Cessation. See synonyms under DOUBT. [<OF suspens, suspense delay, abeyance <Med. L suspensum, orig. pp. neut. of L suspendere SUSPEND]
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