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cease work

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In 1898 attacks of serious nervous depression became frequent, forcing him to cease work of every kind.

The order to cease work was the only one that seemed to hurry along.

He brought back a sealed envelope containing a peremptory order to cease work.

Soldiers actually at work do not cease work to salute an officer unless addressed by him.

He roused himself to order the great bell to be rung as a signal for the plantation hands to cease work and go to their barracks.

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On this page you'll find 84 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to cease work, such as: abandon, abdicate, capitulate, cede, drop, and fold.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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