Synonyms of desist (from)

desist (from)

verb

di-ˈsist 

as in to stop

to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end

ordered to desist from using the copyrighted music without permission

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stop
• cease
• end
• halt
• quit
• lay off
• cut off
• have done with
• leave off
• break off
• shut off
• cut out
• delay
• knock off
• can
• discontinue
• suspend
• pack (up or in)
• conclude
• finish
• drop
• break up
• give over
• put the kibosh on
• break
• close (down)
• check
• complete
• hold back
• turn back
• block
• ruin
• hinder
• impede
• clamp down
• stem
• obstruct
• detain
• deactivate
• pause
• rein (in)
• hold
• suppress
• dam
• stay
• destroy
• abort
• blockade
• call
• brake
• abolish
• stamp
• kill
• squelch
• scuttle
• dissolve
• arrest
• stunt
• squash
• demolish
• snuff
• annul
• stanch
• kibosh

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continue
• carry on
• keep up
• run on
• proceed
• follow through (with)
• advance
• progress
• drive
• stir
• propel
• actuate
• impel