Synonyms of quits

quits

verb

present tense third-person singular of quit

1

as in leaves

to give up (a job or office)

he decided to quit his job at the fast-food restaurant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leaves
• abandons
• resigns (from)
• retires (from)
• gives notice
• vacates
• bags
• steps down (from)
• chucks
• steps aside (from)
• drops out (of)
• throws up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stays (at)
• hires (out or on)

2

as in abandons

to stop doing (something) permanently

her doctor told her it was high time she quit smoking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abandons
• discontinues
• drops
• ends
• ceases
• has done (with)
• finishes
• concludes
• packs (up or in)
• closes
• gives up
• halts
• expires
• lays off (of)
• hangs it up
• pauses
• knocks off
• breaks off
• leaves off
• shuts off
• terminates
• tapers off
• breaks up
• throws up
• winds up
• rounds (off or out)
• wraps up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continues
• keeps
• maintains
• goes
• persists
• carries on
• keeps up
• runs on
• begins
• starts
• hangs on
• hangs in
• resumes
• stays
• renews
• perseveres
• commences
• holds on
• preserves
• restarts
• follows through (with)
• reopens

3

as in ceases

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

quit pestering your coworkers with pointless questions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ceases
• stops
• halts
• ends
• discontinues
• suspends
• drops
• concludes
• breaks
• delays
• finishes
• breaks off
• leaves off
• shuts off
• has done with
• lays off
• cuts off
• desists (from)
• packs (up or in)
• gives over
• completes
• breaks up
• cans
• knocks off
• cuts out
• checks
• puts the kibosh on
• pauses
• blocks
• calls
• stays
• deactivates
• closes (down)
• aborts
• holds
• hinders
• suppresses
• impedes
• obstructs
• stems
• destroys
• dissolves
• ruins
• detains
• holds back
• abolishes
• scuttles
• turns back
• kills
• brakes
• snuffs
• arrests
• stamps
• squashes
• squelches
• reins (in)
• demolishes
• blockades
• annuls
• clamps down
• stunts
• kiboshes
• dams
• stanches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continues
• progresses
• runs on
• carries on
• proceeds
• advances
• keeps up
• follows through (with)
• drives
• stirs
• impels
• actuates
• propels

4

as in forsakes

to cause to remain behind

he quit the house sometime around nine this morning and hasn't been seen since

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leaves
• abandons
• forsakes
• dumps
• deserts
• strands
• discards
• flings
• walks away from
• escapes
• relinquishes
• ditches
• maroons
• vacates
• walks out on
• sheds
• rejects
• renounces
• withdraws (from)
• ignores
• disowns
• forgets
• separates (from)
• jettisons
• surrenders
• retreats (from)
• throws away
• scraps
• abjures
• repudiates
• takes off (from)
• throws out
• cuts off
• sacrifices
• gives up
• hands over
• yields
• neglects
• junks
• disregards
• delivers
• shucks (off)
• distances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• has
• keeps
• owns
• holds
• retains
• possesses
• reclaims
• reserves
• saves
• harbors
• withholds
• rescues
• redeems

5

as in succumbs

to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)

tried to persuade his daughter to remain at home, but eventually he just quit and let her go out on her own

Synonyms & Similar Words

• succumbs
• submits
• concedes
• surrenders
• relents
• capitulates
• bows
• blinks
• gives in
• yields
• budges
• acquiesces
• defers
• knuckles under
• throws in the towel
• says uncle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resists
• contends
• opposes
• fights
• meets
• confronts
• counters
• faces
• defies
• breasts
• objects
• repels
• withstands
• holds off
• combats
• battles
• thwarts

6

as in stops

to come to an end

will this teasing ever quit?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stops
• ends
• ceases
• expires
• halts
• concludes
• dies
• terminates
• closes
• goes
• passes
• finishes
• discontinues
• determines
• elapses
• breaks off
• lapses
• leaves off
• winds up
• stalls
• breaks up
• lets up
• winks (out)
• suspends
• dead-ends
• bites the dust
• stays
• refrains (from)
• pauses
• packs (up or in)
• breaks down
• desists (from)
• gives over
• lays off (of)
• abates
• cuts out
• knocks off
• winds down
• conks (out)
• peters (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continues
• persists
• hangs on
• extends
• prolongs
• draws out
• protracts

7

as in pays

to give what is owed for

eager to quit all debts before starting married life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pays
• settles
• meets
• stands
• liquidates
• pays off
• balances
• springs (for)
• clears
• foots
• pays up
• discharges
• antes (up)
• recompenses
• ponies up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repudiates

8

as in departs

to leave a place often for another

we plan to quit the amusement park around seven tonight and then head to the diner for some food

Synonyms & Similar Words

• departs
• exits
• moves
• gets
• goes
• starts
• flees
• escapes
• evacuates
• retires
• bails
• withdraws
• flies
• parts
• gets off
• runs along
• peels off
• beats it
• bugs off
• pulls out
• goes off
• shoves (off)
• scarpers
• takes off
• walks out
• bails out
• steps (along)
• clears off
• sallies (forth)
• buzzes (off)
• digs out
• emigrates
• pushes off
• pushes on
• skips
• clears out
• cuts out
• retreats
• packs (up or off)
• abandons
• buggers off
• books
• takes a powder
• takes a hike
• vamooses
• bugs out
• hits the road
• sets out
• absconds
• pulls stakes
• forsakes
• vacates
• removes
• pikes (out or off)
• runs away
• gets out
• strikes out
• decamps
• goes out
• deserts
• adjourns
• steps out
• scats
• scrams
• lights out
• mizzles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• comes
• arrives
• remains
• stays
• turns up
• settles
• shows up
• closes
• dwells
• abides
• nears
• reaches
• approaches
• lands
• hits
• lodges
• tarries

9

as in behaves

to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way

I thought the kids quitted themselves quite well at the concert tonight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• behaves
• acquits
• carries
• conducts
• handles
• restrains
• composes
• contains
• deports
• demeans
• collects
• comports
• plays
• checks
• controls
• bears
• inhibits
• represses
• curbs
• constrains
• quiets
• modulates
• moderates
• acts
• tempers
• impersonates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misbehaves
• carries on
• cuts up
• acts up
• misconducts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quits

Davis rooms with his childhood friends Kel (Nicholas Duvernay), who quits medical school in the premiere to pursue his dream of acting, and Josh (Jack Martin), a journalist whose idealism and sense of ethics do not extend to using his media CEO dad to land a gig as a PA on a news show. —Alison Herman, Variety, 2 June 2026

Ali subsequently quits recovery treatment, donning military dress to have a fatal strip-club standoff with Alamo. —Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026

After nearly 12 years in Oakland’s Jack London Square, the bowling venue Plank is calling it quits. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 1 June 2026

The influencer and Berrios dated for two years before calling it quits in December 2025, just after Earle competed on season 34 of Dancing with the Stars. —Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026

An individual who quits at 45 would not have access to Social Security funds. —Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

Upon calling it quits after rupturing his Achilles tendon in 1997, Berlusconi retired the veteran’s jersey number and handed him a replica of the Ballon d’Or. —James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026

King and Kudrow’s own feelings about AI writing are beautifully summarized by real-life TV director Jimmy Burrows, who plays himself in the series, when his character quits after shooting the pilot episode. —Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 19 May 2026

The two welcomed their daughter Scottie in December before calling it quits by May. —Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026