Downtime and Suspense

Downtime

Downtime noun - A period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness.
Usage example: a knee operation that could result in months of downtime for the ski racer
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Synonyms for Downtime

Suspense and downtime are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Suspense" instead a noun "Downtime".

Suspense

Suspense noun - A state of temporary inactivity.
Usage example: the lawsuit is in suspense until the court makes a decision concerning a related lawsuit

Downtime and suspense are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downtime" instead a noun "Suspense".

Nearby Words: suspend, suspension, suspensive

Both words in one sentence

  • In order to build endgame suspense (and ensure that the player gets to hear the whole theme, as there is very little downtime between battles), the CORE (being the Very Definitely Final Dungeon) has its theme play through battles instead of Enemy Approaching, the usual battle theme.
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