Arrest and Suspension

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Arrest

Arrest noun - The stopping of a process or activity.

Usage example: “hemostasis” is the technical term for arrest of bleeding

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Suspension is a synonym for arrest in halt topic. In some cases you can use "Suspension" instead a noun "Arrest", when it comes to topics like stoppage, slowing or stopping.

Nearby Words: arresting, arrested, arrester

Suspension

Suspension noun - A state of temporary inactivity.

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Arrest is a synonym for suspension in stop topic. Sometimes you can use "Arrest" instead a noun "Suspension", if it concerns topics such as halt, stoppage, adjournment.

Nearby Words: suspend, suspended, suspense, suspender, suspensive

How words are described

good	good arrest	good suspension
permanent	permanent arrest	permanent suspension
possible	possible arrest	possible suspension
later	later arrest	later suspension
Other adjectives: subsequent, impending, sudden.

Both words in one sentence

This sponsorship takes on a whole new meaning considering his suspension from NASCAR for testing positive for methamphetamine, or his recent arrest for drug possession.

Source: Funny Aneurysm Moment / Other
In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry and Ron are witness to the Minister of Magic calling for Hagrid's arrest, and to Lucius Malfoy delivering an order of suspension to Dumbledore, while under the Invisibility Cloak.

Source: Poke in the Third Eye

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