suspense
noun
sus·pense
sə-ˈspen(t)s 
1
: the state of being suspended : suspension
2
a
: mental uncertainty : anxiety
b
: pleasant excitement as to a decision or outcome
a novel of suspense
3
: the state or character of being undecided or doubtful : indecisiveness
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Examples of suspense in a Sentence
I can't bear the suspense.
The suspense builds as the story progresses.
Alfred Hitchcock was a master of suspense.
The movie is a suspense thriller.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
In this case, the audience is able to follow the unraveling within the Charles family household as suspense builds once Berniece lays her fingers on the piano’s keys.
—Malik William, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
But Shirley’s husband is a dangerous man and soon the new couple’s burgeoning romance is thrust into a spiral of paranoia, suspense and violence.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
Venom 3 isn’t the only movie title in which executives wanted to highlight the suspense of a final tango.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for suspense
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suspense
noun
sus·pense
sə-ˈspen(t)s
1
: the state of being suspended : suspension
2
a
: mental uncertainty : anxiety
b
: pleasant excitement caused by wondering what will happen
a novel of suspense
3
: the state of being undecided
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