cease

²cease

noun

Definition of CEASE

: cessation —usually used with without

Examples of CEASE

1. <worked without cease for the betterment of humanity>

First Known Use of CEASE

14th century

Related to CEASE

Synonyms: arrest, arrestment, end, cessation, check, close, closedown, closure, conclusion, cutoff, discontinuance, discontinuation, ending, expiration, finish, halt, lapse, offset, shutdown, shutoff, stay, stop, stoppage, surcease, termination

Antonyms: continuance, continuation

Related Words: mop-up, phaseout; abeyance, break, interruption, layoff, letup, moratorium, pause, standstill, suspension

Near Antonyms: extension, persistence, prolongation

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