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desist (from)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of desist (from)

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

ordered to desist from using the copyrighted music without permission

Synonyms of desist (from)

break, break off, break up, can [slang], cease, cut off, cut out, discontinue, drop, end, give over, halt, knock off, lay off, leave off, pack (up or in), quit, shut off, stop

Words Related to desist (from)

complete, conclude, finish

block, blockade, dam, delay, detain, hinder, hold, hold back, impede, kibosh, obstruct, stem

arrest, brake, check, clamp down, rein (in), squash, squelch, stamp, stanch (or staunch), stunt, suppress, turn back

pause, stay, suspend

abolish, abort, annul, demolish, destroy, dissolve, kill, ruin, scuttle, snuff

Phrases Synonymous with desist (from)

have done with, put the kibosh on

Near Antonyms of desist (from)

carry on, continue, follow through (with), keep up, run on

advance, proceed, progress

actuate, drive, impel, propel, stir

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