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Suspense
01
a state of uncertainty or indecision
Example
Everyone held their breath in suspense as the magician prepared his most dangerous trick.
The long pause before announcing the winner filled the room with unbearable suspense.
02
the anxious anticipation and uncertainty about future events
03
a state of excitement or uncertainty about what will happen next in a story, used to keep the audience engaged
Example
The suspense in the thriller kept the audience on edge until the final scene.
She skillfully built suspense by hinting at the character ’s dark secret.
The novel ’s suspense made it impossible to put down.
word family
suspend
Verb
suspense
Noun
suspenseful
Adjective
suspenseful
Adjective
suspensive
Adjective
suspensive
Adjective
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