desist

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /dɪˈsɪst/ or /dɪˈzɪst/

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• Hyphenation: de‧sist

Verb

Plain form desist

Third-person singular desists

Past tense desisted

Past participle desisted

Present participle desisting

1. (transitive & intransitive) (formal) If you desist, you stop doing something.
   • Synonyms: cease and abstain