Synonyms for

Quitting

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

Definition

to stop doing something; to resign or leave a job or activity

Synonyms & similar words

stay stepdown resign throwinthetowel leaveoffice renounce depart continue cease dropbythewayside throwin relinquish quit enter takeoffice foreswear dropout discontinue giveup stop fallbythewayside takeleave layoff chuckupthesponge resigning leaving abandoning stopping ending quiting withdrawing retiring surrendering yielding forfeiting relinquishing forsaking deserting

Synonyms by register

Formal

resigning withdrawing ceasing discontinuing

Informal

bailing splitting bugging out ditching

Literary

forsaking abandoning renouncing

Antonyms

continuing persisting staying persevering enduring maintaining holding

Common collocations

  • quitting time
  • quitting smoking
  • quitting job
  • quitting the game
  • quitting cold turkey
  • quitting altogether
  • quitting now

Word family

noun quitter
verb quit

Usage note

The word 'quitting' often implies giving up on something difficult or challenging. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation of lacking perseverance.

Example sentences

  1. My friend is quitting smoking.
  2. I am quitting my job to start my own business.
  3. She is quitting the soccer team because of her injury.
  4. He is quitting the game because he is losing.
  5. The company is quitting the market due to low demand.

Quotes

  • Winners never quit, and quitters never win.
  • Quitting is not giving up, it's choosing to focus your attention on something more important.
  • Quitting is easy, but persevering and staying committed to something is much harder.

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