Synonyms of termination

termination

noun

ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən 

1

as in limitation

a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go

I've reached the termination of my patience with you kids

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limitation
• limit
• end
• confines
• boundary
• line
• extent
• bound
• cap
• ceiling
• barrier
• extremity
• terminus
• edge
• border
• margin
• fence
• verge
• wall
• rim
• fag end
• outside
• stop
• restraint
• hedge
• bar
• brim

2

as in demise

the act of ceasing to exist

feels that the voluntary termination of one's life should be left entirely up to the patient

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demise
• dissolution
• death
• expiration
• cessation
• dispersion
• destruction
• ending
• expiry
• discontinuance
• end
• stoppage
• conclusion
• shutdown
• passing
• halt
• decease
• lapse
• close
• suicide
• finish
• stop
• shutoff
• annihilation
• doom
• surcease
• ruin
• quietus

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• beginning
• commencement
• start
• creation
• onset
• birth
• morning
• inception
• existence
• outset
• launch
• genesis
• dawn
• alpha
• prolongation
• persistence
• initiation
• incipiency
• incipience
• institution
• origination
• inauguration

3

as in cessation

the stopping of a process or activity

at the termination of the movie, please throw away any empty food containers in the appropriate bins

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cessation
• ending
• halt
• end
• conclusion
• closure
• discontinuance
• close
• discontinuation
• shutdown
• expiration
• stoppage
• cease
• arrest
• shutoff
• stop
• offset
• cutoff
• stay
• lapse
• finish
• arrestment
• surcease
• closedown
• suspension
• check
• interruption
• pause
• phaseout
• moratorium
• layoff
• abeyance
• standstill
• break
• mop-up
• letup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• continuance
• extension
• persistence
• prolongation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of termination

Bramshill called Nieporte’s claims fabricated and said he isn’t owed any money, adding that his termination was due to dereliction of duty, according to the Journal. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Key changes include elevating political power in funding decisions, allowing grant termination without justification, and increasing micromanagement of funds. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Following his dismissal from Jackass Forever in 2022, Margera asked a judge to dismiss his wrongful termination suit against Paramount Pictures. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 July 2026

Using basic academic terminology would place grants at risk of rejection or termination on political grounds. — ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026