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intermit

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Synonyms & Antonyms of intermit

as in break off, interrupt

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for intermit

break off,
disband,
discontinue,
disperse,
interrupt

adjourn,
prorogate,
prorogue,
recess,
suspend

defer,
hold off,
postpone,
put off,
reserve,
shelve,
table

dissolve,
end,
halt,
stop,
terminate

break up,
close,
conclude,
wind up,
wrap up

abort,
call,
call off,
drop,
recall,
repeal,
rescind,
revoke

abrogate,
annul,
invalidate,
negate,
nullify,
quash,
void

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for intermit

inaugurate,
launch,
open

carry on,
continue,
draw out,
extend,
proceed,
prolong

renew,
reopen,
resume

assemble,
call,
convene,
convoke,
muster,
rally,
summon

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