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Suspense
01
a state of excitement or uncertainty about what will happen next in a story, used to keep the audience engaged
Examples
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.
02
a state of uncertainty or indecision
Examples
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.
03
the anxious anticipation and uncertainty about future events
Lexical Tree
suspenseful
suspensive
suspense
suspend
