Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun moratorium

2 senses of moratorium

Sense 1
moratorium -- (a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged)
       => delay, hold, time lag, postponement, wait -- (time during which some action is awaited; "instant replay caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action")

Sense 2
moratorium -- (suspension of an ongoing activity)
       => abeyance, suspension -- (temporary cessation or suspension)