surcease

noun

ˈsər-ˌsēs How to pronounce surcease (audio)
Definition of surceasenext
as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity hoping the new medicine would bring surcease to his pain

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Recent Examples of surcease Terrible transgressions lead to worse ones, with no prospect of surcease, let alone moral regeneration. — WSJ, 14 Feb. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surcease
  1. cessation
  2. halt
  3. ending
  4. end
Noun
  • Those commitments should be included in a framework agreement, signed by all sides, which outlines the core elements of an eventual peace and enables a cessation of hostilities.
    — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Texas law defines brain death as the irreversible cessation of brain function.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cessation
Noun
  • California’s next governor will determine whether to keep or toss Gavin Newsom’s halt on executions.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The halt in strikes began at midnight on Friday into Saturday and will last for the duration of the weekend of diplomacy.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of halt
Noun
  • At a low point, the twist ending of Remember Me was that 9/11 killed Robert Pattinson.
    — Darren Franich, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This one doesn’t have quite as happy of an ending, especially for one of the women involved.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of ending
Noun
  • But Vicki’s insufferable attitude is nothing compared to Lisa’s selfishness by the end of the episode.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Underwood went 12-of-22 passing for 170 yards and gifted Western Michigan 3 points at the end of the first half.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of end

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