surcease
verb
ˈsər-ˌsēs \
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
noun
(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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