cessation

noun

ces·​sa·​tion se-ˈsā-shən 

: a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop

mutually agreed to a cessation of fighting

Synonyms of cessation

• halt
• ending
• conclusion
• end
• closure
• close
• termination
• discontinuance
• cease
• discontinuation

Examples of cessation in a Sentence

Relapses after cessation of treatment are common.

the cessation of the snowstorm was a relief

Recent Examples on the Web

Advertisement Iran has indicated that a cessation of Israeli attacks across the region is one of its red lines. —Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 11 May 2026

In many cases, weight loss and smoking cessation helps reduce disease severity over time. —Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026

Exercise should be integrated into other smoking cessation programs to enhance quit success, the authors concluded. —Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026

Russia has announced unilateral ceasefires coinciding with Orthodox Easter, and a mutual cessation of strikes on energy infrastructure was abided by for one month earlier this year, but no comprehensive ceasefires have yet been reached. —Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English cessacioun, from Middle French cessation, from Latin cessation-, cessatio delay, idleness, from cessare to delay, be idle — more at cease

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cessation

• ablation
• aeration
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation
• collation

Kids Definition

cessation

noun

ces·​sa·​tion se-ˈsā-shən 

: a stopping of action