Synonyms for
Quit
Definition
to stop doing something, especially something that is bad or harmful
Synonyms & similar words
giveup
takeleave
leaveoffice
fallbythewayside
renounce
chuckupthesponge
discontinue
throwin
resign
foreswear
continue
dropbythewayside
stop
cease
dropout
stepdown
relinquish
depart
layoff
throwinthetowel
takeoffice
stay
enter
stop
end
cease
forfeit
surrender
resign
abandon
forsake
leave
retire
withdraw
desist
halt
terminate
finish
complete
conclude
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- quit your job
- quit smoking
- quit playing
- quit complaining
- quit the team
- quit now
- quit the habit
Word family
Usage note
While 'quit' can be used formally, it is often considered informal. For formal contexts, consider 'resign' or 'cease'.
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Example sentences
- I want to quit smoking.
- She decided to quit her job and travel the world.
- He told his coach that he was going to quit the team.
- I can't quit now, I'm almost finished.
- I need to quit procrastinating and finish my homework.
Quotes
Winners never quit, and quitters never win. - Vince Lombardi
It's always too early to quit. - Norman Vincent Peale
Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever. - Lance Armstrong