Suspense vs. Suspence

Suspense vs. Suspence — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Suspense and Suspence

Suspensenoun

The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time.

Suspencenoun

obsolete spelling of suspense

Suspensenoun

the pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc.

Suspensenoun

The unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension in an uncertain situation.

Suspensenoun

(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.

Suspenseadjective

(obsolete) Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.

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Suspenseadjective

(obsolete) Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt.

Suspensenoun

apprehension about what is going to happen

Suspensenoun

an uncertain cognitive state;

the matter remained in suspense for several years

Suspensenoun

excited anticipation of an approaching climax;

the play kept the audience in suspense