desist
desist
Definition
de·sist (di zist′, -sist′)
intransitive verb
to cease (from an action); stop; abstain desist from fighting
Etymology: LME desisten < OFr desister < L desistere < de-, from + sistere, to cause to stand < stare, to stand
desist
Synonyms
desist
Usage Examples
Object
- letter: Has your institution been served with cease & desist letters?
- order: Desist orders against increased their private coverage might be of the late.
- beggar: Word quickly spread and the beggars desisted in their activities.
Modifying Another Word
- immediately: In the unlikely case of grossly offensive or violent behavior, ask the person to desist immediately.
- also: As for Joe, my opinion is that he should also desist from personal attacks.
- so: Cease and desist so its denial nativity status as.
- forthwith: Any member, employe or volunteer of Clyde Football Club found guilty of discrimination will be instructed to desist forthwith.
Preposition: from
- attack: As for Joe, my opinion is that he should also desist from personal attacks.
- action: Overwhelming feelings of stress or panic are often a warning to desist from current action!
- activity: That means that G-d ceased and desisted from any further creative activity.
- practice: Recommendation to desist from this practice would also be welcome from the Review Group.
- crime: What is it that makes him desist from crime?
- conduct: A police officer has no right to call upon a citizen to desist from lawful conduct.
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