5
stoppage(noun, stop, break, close, end)
4
abeyancy(noun, stop, action, break, halt)
4
adjournment(noun, break, halt, delay, pause)
4
break(noun, stop, calm, close, quiet)
4
interregnum(break, cessation)
4
postponement(noun, break, halt, delay, pause)
4
stop(noun, verb, calm, break, close)
4
waiting(noun, inactivity, inactive, expectation, suspension)
3
abatement(noun, decrease, responsibility, reduction, pardon)
3
deferment(noun, break, halt, delay, responsibility)
3
discontinuation(noun, break, halt, delay, inactive)
3
doldrums(break, halt, delay, interval, interruption)
3
hiatus(noun, stop, calm, break, close)
3
layoff(noun, stop, calm, break, close)
3
oblivion(noun, unconsciousness, forgetfulness, inexistence, blankness)
3
pending
3
postponed(noun, lateness)
3
rest(noun, stop, break, close, end)
3
truce(halt, responsibility, pause, pardon, suspension)
2
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