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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

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desist Synonyms

desist

v.

stop, cease, halt, discontinue; see stop 2. See syn. study at stop.

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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