desist
[ dih-zist, -sist ]
/ dɪˈzɪst, -ˈsɪst /
verb (used without object)
to cease, as from some action or proceeding; stop.
Origin of desist
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British Dictionary definitions for desist
desist
/ (dɪˈzɪst) /
verb
(intr often foll by from)
to cease, as from an action; stop or abstain
Derived forms of desist
desistance or desistence, nounWord Origin for desist
C15: from Old French
desister, from Latin
dēsistere to leave off, stand apart, from
de- +
sistere to stand, halt
Idioms and Phrases with desist
desist
see cease and desist.