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desist


These are words and phrases related to desist. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of desist.

TO END SOMETHING OR CAUSE IT TO END


Will you desist from making such hurtful comments during this painful time?

Synonyms and examples


stop
Stop pulling your brother's hair this instant!
quit
Quit poking your sister, will you?
halt
We halted the assembly line to check the equipment.
discontinue
formal
The lab has discontinued this line of research due to ethical concerns.
cease
formal
All operations at the company will cease, and the assets will be auctioned off.
cease and desist
specialized
The judge ordered them to cease and desist making the imitation product immediately.
lay off (something)
informal
I've gained enough weight that I should probably lay off dessert for a bit.
leave off (something/doing something)
I resolved to leave off complaining and instead focus on better things.
cut it/that out
informal
Boys! Cut that out right now or you'll be sent to your rooms!
can
mainly USinformal
Hey, can it! I'm trying to pay attention to the movie!

Antonym and example


start
When can we start production?
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If you stop something, you end it or cause it to end, usually before you intended to.

desist | American Thesaurus


desist


verb
These are words and phrases related to desist. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of desist.
The company agreed to desist from false advertising.

Synonyms


cease
stop
discontinue
suspend
refrain from
leave off
lay off
Slang

Antonyms


begin
persist
continue
persevere
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