desist (from)
verb
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end ordered to desist from using the copyrighted music without permission Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- stop
- cease
- end
- halt
- lay off
- quit
- cut off
- leave off
- break off
- cut out
- shut off
- delay
- can
- have done with
- knock off
- discontinue
- suspend
- finish
- conclude
- break up
- put the kibosh on
- suspend
- drop
- break
- give over
- pack (up or in)
- complete
- call
- turn back
- hold back
- block
- close (down)
- ruin
- hinder
- impede
- stem
- obstruct
- clamp down
- pause
- deactivate
- detain
- hold
- check
- dam
- suppress
- blockade
- destroy
- stay
- abort
- brake
- abolish
- kill
- squelch
- stamp
- staunch
- rein (in)
- squash
- snuff
- stanch
- arrest
- stunt
- scuttle
- dissolve
- demolish
- annul
- kibosh
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- continue
- follow through (with)
- keep up
- proceed
- run on
- progress
- advance
- carry on
- propel
- drive
- actuate
- impel
- stir