pause - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

temporary inactivity

Synonyms

• pause

More generic

• inactivity

More specific

• break
• falter
• faltering
• freeze
• halt
• hesitation
• intermission
• recess
• respite
• time out
• waver

Noun

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

Synonyms

• break
• intermission
• interruption
• pause
• suspension

More generic

• interval
• time interval

More specific

• blackout
• caesura
• dead air
• delay
• halftime
• hold
• lapse
• letup
• lull
• postponement
• relief
• respite
• rest
• rest period
• time lag
• time-out
• wait

Verb

cease an action temporarily

Synonyms

• break
• intermit
• pause

More generic

• break up
• cut off
• disrupt
• interrupt

More specific

• breathe
• catch one's breath
• rest
• take a breather
• take five
• take ten

Verb

interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

Synonyms

• hesitate
• pause

More generic

• delay

More specific

• hem and haw
• scruple

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