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pense
1
a state of excitement or uncertainty about what will happen next in a story, used to keep the audience engaged
- The suspense in the thriller kept the audience on edge until the final scene.
- She skillfully built suspense by hinting at the character's dark secret.
- The novel's suspense made it impossible to put down.
- The eerie music added to the suspense during the climactic chase scene.
- The author used short, abrupt sentences to create a sense of suspense.
2
a state of uncertainty or indecision
- Everyone held their breath in suspense as the magician prepared his most dangerous trick.
- The long pause before announcing the winner filled the room with unbearable suspense.
3
the anxious anticipation and uncertainty about future events