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Synonyms & Similar Words
stopped
ceased
halted
discontinued
abandoned
terminated
ended
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refrained
quit
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relinquished
surrendered
yielded
gave up
backed off
pulled out
dropped
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postponed
delayed
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restrained
restrained oneself
forbore
abstained
avoided
eschewed
shunned
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denied
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rescinded
repealed
cancelled
Meaning of Desisted
The primary meaning of the word "Desisted" is to stop doing something, especially to stop doing something that you were criticizing or opposing.
Definitions
- To stop doing something, especially something that you have been criticizing or opposing
- * To refrain from doing something, especially something that is considered wrong or unwise
Etymology of Desisted
The word "Desisted" comes from the Latin words "de" meaning "from" and "sistere" meaning "to stand" or "to stop"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to mean "to stop" or "to cease" an action or activity
Example Uses
- The company desisted from further development of the project due to lack of funding
- * She desisted from her attempts to climb the mountain after realizing the danger
- * The government desisted from imposing the new tax after public outcry