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desist

verb

/dɪˈzɪst/

Meaning

to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable

The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.

cease and desist

stop, cease, quit, discontinue

continue, persist

desist from action, desist immediately, cease and desist

To make up, form, or establish something.

To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gr...

to give reasons for or against something; to dispute or debate

To correct mistakes or make something right.

To have a plan or purpose in mind; to aim to do something.

To depart from an established course or normal pattern.