cease 1
verbdomain: v state
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
put an end to a state or an activity
Examples
- 1.Quit teasing your little brother
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EnglishDerivationally related form
cessation 1
noun
a stopping
cease 1
noun
(`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end
Hyponym
drop 7
verb
stop pursuing or acting
leave off 3
verb
stop using
sign off 1
verb
cease broadcasting; get off the air; as of radio stations
retire 2
verb
withdraw from active participation
pull the plug 1
verb
prevent from happening or continuing
