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Desist

Verb Another word for desist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to stop doing something

Synonyms & similar words

consume refrain abstain cease stop halt quit end terminate discontinue abandon forbear refrain renounce relinquish surrender yield cull eschew forswear

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