suspension vs lapse

lapse vs suspension

suspension and lapse both are nouns.

suspension is not a verb while lapse is a verb.

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

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

suspension: a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
lapse: a break or intermission in the occurrence of something

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

suspension (noun)	lapse (noun)
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)	a mistake resulting from inattention
a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc)	a failure to maintain a higher state
a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle	a break or intermission in the occurrence of something
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)	lapse (verb)
	go back to bad behavior
	drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
	end, at least for a long time
	for time to move forward
	pass into a specified state or condition; sink into
	let slip

Difference between suspension and lapse

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