desist

Day 36Level 1

dih-ZIST

discontinue

stop; discontinue; cease

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms:

abstain, suspend, relinquish

Antonyms:

continue

Example Sentence:

The leadership of the community caution the community youths to desist from illegal activities in the area and engage in lawful activities.

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