Synonyms of desist (from)

desist (from)

verb

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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