Cessation
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Cessation [se-sey-shuhn]

NOUN

NOUN

  • A final ceasing of something.

  • Discontinuance of something.

Example

"The cessation of rainfall was a huge relief."

"I can sense that there is a cessation of activities around the mall because of the fear of the builder."

Synonyms

Abeyance, Arrest, Break, Breather, Cease, Close, Conclusion, Downtime, End, Finish

Antonyms

Action, Activity, Advance, Beginning, Commencement, Continuation, Continuity, Go, Initiation, Introduction