30 entries under pause topic. ×

17
suspension(noun, stop, action, break, close)
10
intermission(noun, stop, action, break, close)
10
cessation(noun, break, close, end, halt)
9
interruption(noun, stop, break, close, end)
8
delay(noun, break, halt, decrease)
8
halt(noun, verb, stop, break, close)
8
quiescence(noun, action, calm, break, quiet)
7
remission(noun, break, close, inactive)
6
lull(noun, calm, break, quiet, halt)
5
discontinuance(noun, stop, break, close, end)
5
moratorium(noun, break, halt, delay)
5
stoppage(noun, stop, break, close, end)
4
abeyancy(noun, stop, action, break, halt)
4
adjournment(noun, break, halt, delay)
4
break(noun, stop, calm, close, quiet)
4
postponement(noun, break, halt, delay)
4
stop(noun, verb, calm, break, close)
3
deferment(noun, break, halt, delay, responsibility)
3
hiatus(noun, stop, calm, break, close)
3
layoff(noun, stop, calm, break, close)
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