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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 succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty; to defeat

to delay or slow down the progress of something

to cut or carve a design onto a surface

to make someone happy or bring joy

to defeat or succeed in dealing with a problem; to conquer difficulties

to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work