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What is another word for Terminate? – 127 Terminate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    end stop cease halt discontinue abandon quit leave exit withdraw secede desert dissolve break interrupt suspend cancel annul nullify void eliminate eradicate extinguish abolish repeal rescind retract conclude finish complete wind up bring to an end

    Meaning of Terminate

    The primary meaning of the word "terminate" is to bring something to an end.

    Definitions

    • To bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
    • * To end or stop something, especially a contract, agreement, or employment, officially
    • * To kill or put to death, especially in order to end suffering

    Etymology of Terminate

    The word "terminate" originates from the Latin "terminare", which means to limit or end, derived from "terminus", meaning boundary or limit
    Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of bringing something to a conclusion or end

    Example Uses

    • The company will terminate the contract if the terms are not met
    • * The employee was terminated due to poor performance
    • * The train service will terminate at the last station

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    continue start begin initiate commence renew restart resume prolong extend perpetuate preserve maintain sustain support uphold proceed progress advance grow flourish thrive

    Related Nouns

    termination conclusion end finish completion cessation stop halt abandonment withdrawal exit departure dissolution breakup cancellation annulment elimination extinction abolition repeal rescission

    Related Verbs

    end stop cease halt discontinue abandon quit leave exit withdraw secede dissolve break interrupt suspend cancel annul nullify void eliminate eradicate extinguish abolish repeal rescind

    Related Adjectives

    final last concluding terminating ending stopping halting discontinuing abandoned quit exited withdrawn seceded dissolved broken interrupted suspended cancelled annulled nullified void eliminated eradicated extinguished abolished repealed rescinded