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

Trump’s priorities include the return of migrants, the cessation of drug flows, and a share of oil revenues. —Richard Fontaine, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026

Key Takeaways Menopause, which is the cessation of a person's reproductive cycle, may cause a variety of symptoms due to estrogen loss. —Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 29 Dec. 2025

The cessation in fighting didn’t last very long, with Cambodia accusing Thailand of deploying airstrikes on parts of the border hours later. —David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Dec. 2025

The suit alleged that the group lost over $10 million as a result of the tour’s cancellation and cessation of all band activities. —Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 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