suspension vs delay

delay vs suspension

suspension and delay both are nouns.

suspension is not a verb while delay is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
suspension	Yes	No	No	No
delay	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, delay is a hyponym of suspension; that is, delay is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than suspension:

suspension: a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
delay: time during which some action is awaited

Other hyponyms of suspension include lapse, blackout, caesura, dead air, hold, postponement, time lag, wait, halftime, relief, respite, rest, rest period, time-out, letup, lull.

suspension (noun)	delay (noun)
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)	the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc)	time during which some action is awaited
a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
temporary cessation or suspension
a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

suspension (verb)	delay (verb)
	cause to be slowed down or delayed
	stop or halt
	slow the growth or development of
	act later than planned, scheduled, or required

Difference between suspension and delay

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