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suspense
noun
An uncertain cognitive state
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səˈspɛns
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noun
An uncertain cognitive state
“The matter remained in suspense for several years”
noun
Excited anticipation of an approaching climax
“The play kept the audience in suspense”
noun
Apprehension about what is going to happen
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The matter remained in suspense for several years
The play kept the audience in suspense
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