moratorium Synonyms

hiatus interruption temporary peace stop stopping stay standstill retardation rest respite reprieve reconciliation recess stoppage suspense suspension grace period de-escalation cooling-off period ceasefire moratoria detente holding pattern showstopper deferral wait veto truce proscription prorogation embargo demurral delay deferment cessation breather break banning ban armistice adjournment extension freeze halting prohibition postponement pause lull let-up interregnum