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terminate
Synonyms and Antonyms of terminate
1
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
put paid to [chiefly British], ring down the curtain (on)
begin, commence, inaugurate, open, start
2
to come to an end
bite the dust
3
to mark the limits of
4
to put to death deliberately
do away with
5
to let go from office, service, or employment
send packing, show the door (one)
Synonym Discussion of terminate
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- close a debate
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- ended his life
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- the service concluded with a blessing
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- after it is painted, the house will be finished
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- the resolving of this last issue completes the agreement
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- your employment terminates after three months
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