How do you pronounce desist?

desist is pronounced as /dɪˈzɪst/.

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desist

✋desist (dɪˈzɪst)

verb

/dɪˈzɪst/

cesser (cesser)

desire desistance

Signification

to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable

Traduction de la signification

arrêter de faire quelque chose, en particulier une action considérée comme incorrecte ou indésirable

Phrases d'exemple

The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.

Le juge a ordonné à l'entreprise de cesser les pratiques injustes.

Expressions d'exemple

cease and desist

cesser et cesser

Synonymes

stop, cease, quit, discontinue

Antonymes

continue, persist

Collocations

desist from action, desist immediately, cease and desist

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