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(Entry 1 of 2)
as in discontinuing, stopping
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ceasing
verbpresent participle of cease
Synonyms & Antonyms of ceasing (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to come to an end
- the rain finally ceased, and we were able to continue the baseball game
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2
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
- cease chattering and get down to work, please
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