desist

🇺🇸 /dɪˈzɪst/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈzɪst/
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verb
R

stop doing something, especially when told to

The authorities urged the protesters to desist from violence and destruction.

translation

v. stop doing something, especially when told to

Word Forms

3rd Present desists
Past desisted
Perfect desisted
Progressive desisting