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desists (from)

verb , present tense third-person singular of desist (from)

Synonyms and Antonyms of desists (from)

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

ordered to desist from using the copyrighted music without permission

Synonyms of desists (from)

breaks, breaks off, breaks up, cans [slang], ceases, cuts off, cuts out, discontinues, drops, ends, gives over, halts, knocks off, lays off, leaves off, packs (up or in), quits, shuts off, stops

Words Related to desists (from)

completes, concludes, finishes

blockades, blocks, dams, delays, detains, hinders, holds, holds back, impedes, kiboshes, obstructs, stems

calls, suspends

arrests, brakes, checks, clamps down, reins (in), squashes, squelches, stamps, stanches (or staunches), stunts, suppresses, turns back

pauses, stays, suspends

abolishes, aborts, annuls, demolishes, destroys, dissolves, kills, ruins, scuttles, snuffs

Phrases Synonymous with desists (from)

has done with, puts the kibosh on

Near Antonyms of desists (from)

carries on, continues, follows through (with), keeps up, runs on

advances, proceeds, progresses

actuates, drives, impels, propels, stirs

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