Definition of Desist

1. Verb. Choose not to consume. "I abstain from alcohol"

Exact synonyms: Abstain, Refrain
Specialized synonyms: Fast, Fast, Avoid, Keep Off, Teetotal
Derivative terms: Abstainer, Abstainer, Abstention, Abstinence, Abstinent, Abstinent
Antonyms: Consume

Definition of Desist

1. v. i. To cease to proceed or act; to stop; to forbear; -- often with from.

Definition of Desist

1. Verb. (intransitive) To cease to proceed or act; to stop; to forbear; -- often with ''from''. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Desist

1. to cease doing something [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Desist

desirelessness
desirement
desirements
desirer
desirers
desires
desirest
desireth
desiring
desirings
desirive
desirous
desirously
desirousness
desirousnesses
desist (current term)
desistance
desistances
desisted
desisting
desistive
desists
desition
desitions
desitive
desitives
desk
desk-bound
desk clerk
desk dictionary

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