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

Smith said the hearing was a global call to action and that there must be an immediate cessation of hostilities between the warring factions. —Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025

The Bravo star ended the caption by imploring people to stop vaping, adding that his cessation led to better skin. —Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 8 Dec. 2025

Other terms in the initial truce included a temporary cessation of fighting, a partial withdrawal of the Israeli military, and humanitarian aid provisions. —David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Dec. 2025

Abrupt cessation of antidepressants is not recommended, but research has found that withdrawal symptoms can occur even when people attempt to taper. —David Cox, NBC news, 30 Nov. 2025

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
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation
• collation
• conflation

Kids Definition

cessation

noun

ces·​sa·​tion se-ˈsā-shən 

: a stopping of action