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Definition suspense in American English

suspense noun

[uncountable] noun
/səˈspens/
1

excitement or worry that you feel when you are waiting to find out what has happened or what will happen

Example

Hurry up and tell me! The suspense is killing me!

Example

The movie was a masterpiece of suspense.

Example

Please don't keep me in suspense. I need to know!

Synonyms and related words
worry concern stress
Definition suspense in American English