Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desist
verb
/dɪˈzɪst/
Definition
To stop doing something.
Examples
- After several warnings, the teacher asked the students to desist from talking during the lecture.
- The company decided to desist from using that marketing strategy due to poor results.
- He was advised to desist from taking unnecessary risks.
Meaning
Desist means to cease from continuing an action or behavior, often indicating a decision to halt a certain course of behavior.
Synonyms
- Cease
- Stop
- Refrain
- Abstain
- Discontinue
