Synonyms for

Terminated

Verb / ˈtɜ:mʌˌneɪtɪd / Another word for terminated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to bring to an end; to conclude; to finish

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

concluded completed ceased discontinued

Informal

ended stopped finished wrapped up

Literary

quelled expired extinguished

Antonyms

begun started commenced initiated launched created originated

Common collocations

  • contract terminated
  • employment terminated
  • service terminated
  • program terminated
  • process terminated
  • automatically terminated
  • successfully terminated
  • abruptly terminated

Word family

noun termination
verb terminate
adjective terminal

Usage note

While 'terminated' can refer to the end of something, it often carries a sense of finality or abruptness, especially in legal or business contexts. It is generally more formal than 'ended' or 'finished'.

Example sentences

  1. The company terminated his employment.
  2. The contract was terminated due to breach of agreement.
  3. The government has decided to terminate the program.
  4. The teacher terminated the class early due to the power outage.
  5. The landlord terminated the lease due to non-payment of rent.

Quotes

  • The best way to terminate a bad habit is to replace it with a good one. - Jack Dixon
  • It is better to terminate something and start another than to cling to a hopelessly bad idea. - Arthur H. Motley
  • The only way to terminate a bad habit is by replacing it with a good one. - Jack Dixon

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