Desist Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Desist [dih-sist]

VERB

Example

"Despite various attempts from the ministers, the protestors wouldn't desist."

"The automobile company sent a cease-and-desist notice to the contractor."

Synonyms

Break, Abstain, Cease, Relinquish

Antonyms

Complete, Continue, Finish, Persist