continuation Antonyms

discontinuation interregnum prorogation quiescency recess recision repeal rescindment rescission shortening shrinkage socket stop stoppage surcease prologue pretermission preterition interstice interval jubilee lapse lifeboat lull necrosis nonsuit nullification overture parenthesis pause period playtime suspense suspension temporariness curtain call jailbreak time out time lag take ten breathing spell ephemerality holiday season grim reaper back story backstory walkout big step backward endless sleep letup