desist in English dictionary

  • desist

    Meanings and definitions of "desist"

    • (intransitive) To cease to proceed or act; to stop; to forbear; -- often with from .
    • verb
      (intransitive)
      To cease to proceed or act; to stop; to forbear; -- often with from.
    • to cease to proceed or act
    • To cease to proceed or act.
    • verb
      choose not to consume; "I abstain from alcohol"

    Synonyms of "desist" in English dictionary

    refrain, abstain, abstain are the top synonyms of "desist" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "desist" in English dictionary

    consume is the antonym of "desist" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of desist

    • desist ( third-person singular simple present desists, present participle desisting, simple past and past participle desisted)
    • desist (third-person singular simple present desists, present participle desisting, simple past and past participle desisted)
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