(mor-a-to-ri-um) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. a waiting period or temporary ban on activity.

Example Sentence

The diplomats requested a one-month moratorium on troop movements.

Synonyms

suspension; ban; break; delay

Antonyms

continue; advance; forging

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Rhymes

  • emporium

  • auditorium
  • crematorium
  • moratorium