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sur·cease | \ (ˌ)sər-ˈsēs 
, ˈsər-ˌsēs\
, ˈsər-ˌsēs\surceased; surceasing
Definition of surcease
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to desist from action also : to come to an end : cease
: to put an end to : discontinue
surcease
nounsur·cease | \ ˈsər-ˌsēs , (ˌ)sər-ˈsēs\
, (ˌ)sər-ˈsēs\Definition of surcease (Entry 2 of 2)
: cessation especially : a temporary respite or end to borrow from my books surcease of sorrow — E. A. Poe
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Synonyms & Antonyms for surcease
Synonyms: Noun
- arrest,
- arrestment,
- cease,
- cessation,
- check,
- close,
- closedown,
- closure,
- conclusion,
- cutoff,
- discontinuance,
- discontinuation,
- end,
- ending,
- expiration,
- finish,
- halt,
- lapse,
- offset,
- shutdown,
- shutoff,
- stay,
- stop,
- stoppage,
- termination
Antonyms: Noun
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