Synonym of the word DESIST

v. (intransitive) To cease to proceed or act; to stop; to forbear; -- often with from.

v. (transitive, reflexive, obsolete) Keep or withhold oneself.
v. (intransitive) Refrain from (something); hold oneself aloof; to forbear or keep from doing, especially…
v. (intransitive, obsolete) Fast.
v. (intransitive) Deliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present.
v. (transitive, obsolete) Hinder; keep back; withhold.

v. (transitive, archaic) To hold back, to restrain (someone or something).
v. (reflexive, archaic) To show restraint; to hold oneself back.
v. (transitive, now rare) To repress (a desire, emotion etc.); to check or curb.
v. (intransitive) To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain.
v. (transitive, now rare, regional) To abstain from (food or drink).
n. The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.
n. A much repeated comment, complaint, or saying.

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