terminate synonyms

terminate

v.

  1. To abolish

    eliminate, annul, stop; see cancel 2, end 1.

  2. To end

    cease, stop, conclude, finish, discontinue, break off, abort, fire; see also achieve 1, dismiss 2, end 1, stop 2.

  3. To dismiss

    fire, let go, discharge; see dismiss 2. See syn. study at end.

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