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Variant of 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

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  6. ‹ desirably
  7. ‹ desirableness
  8. ‹ desirable
  9. ‹ desirability
  10. ‹ designing
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