Synonyms for

Ceasing

Verb / ˈsi:sɪŋ / Another word for ceasing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To stop or come to an end.

Synonyms & similar words

cease quit continue discontinue layoff begin end finish terminate stop giveup halting stopping ending terminating finishing concluding discontinuing closing pausing interrupting abating subsiding easing quitting desisting withdrawing retiring receding fading

Example sentences

  1. The baby stopped crying and the room fell silent.
  2. The teacher asked the students to put their pencils down and stop writing.
  3. The storm will be ceasing soon and we can go outside again.
  4. I am quitting my job and ceasing to work for that company.
  5. The construction crew will be ceasing work for the day due to the rain.

Quotes

  • Ceasing to do evil, Cultivating the good, Purifying the heart: This is the teaching of the Buddhas. - Dhammapada
  • The best way of avenging yourself is not to become like the wrongdoer. - Marcus Aurelius
  • The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others. - Albert Schweitzer

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