desist[verb]Synonyms: stop, break off, cease, discontinue, end, forbear, leave off, pause, refrain from
Antonyms: persist
Contrasted words: continue, persevere
Related Idioms: have done with
Related Words: abstain,
forbear,
abandon,
relinquish,
resign,
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