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

The move, which also included staff terminations, underscores a broader shift in Ecuadorian society, at a time when many governments in the region are moving to the political right, away from heralding social inclusion. — Caterina Morbiato, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026

Officials say the administration and the city attorney are working on the termination procedure. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Its termination followed a breakdown of its air conditioning system as well as other issues. — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

In addition to El Salvador, only people from three other countries remain protected, with termination dates in October for Ukraine and Sudan, and November for Lebanon. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026