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Synonyms & Similar Words
stop
halt
discontinue
terminate
end
finish
quit
abandon
suspend
pause
interrupt
break
delay
postpone
cancel
rescind
revoke
annul
nullify
dissolve
extinguish
eradicate
eliminate
desist
refrain
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forbear
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renounce
surrender
yield
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leave
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withdraw
retire
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disband
dismantle
Meaning of Cease
to stop or bring an end to an action or activity
Definitions
- to stop or bring an end to an action or activity
- * to no longer do or have something
- * to come to an end or stop happening
Etymology of Cease
The word "cease" comes from Old French "cesser", which is derived from Latin "cessare", meaning "to stop" or "to leave off", and is related to "cessare", the frequentative of "cedere", meaning "to yield" or "to give way"
Example Uses
- The company will cease production of the product due to low demand
- * The music will cease at midnight
- * The conflict will cease with the signing of the peace treaty