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desistance

[dih-sis-tuhns, -zis-] / dɪˈsɪs təns, -ˈzɪs- /
NOUN
cessation
Synonyms
STRONG
abeyance arrest break breakoff breather cease close conclusion cutoff discontinuance downtime end finish freeze halt hiatus intermission interruption interval layoff pause recess remission respite rest standstill stay stop stoppage suspension termination time-out
WEAK
ceasing grinding halt halting letup screaming halt time off
Antonyms
STRONG
action activity advance beginning commencement continuation continuity go initiation introduction opening persistence start
NOUN
close
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conclusion
STRONG
adjournment cease cessation completion culmination denouement end finale finish period stop termination wind-up
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning commencement initiation opening start
NOUN
closure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
closing stoppage termination
STRONG
cease cessation close end ending finish stop
Antonyms
STRONGEST
beginning start
STRONG
commencement introduction opening
NOUN
conclusion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
closure completion consequence denouement development ending outcome result
STRONG
cease cessation close culmination eventuality finale finish issue payoff period stop termination upshot wind-up wrap
WEAK
end of the line
Antonyms
STRONGEST
beginning cause commencement introduction opening origin source start
STRONG
initiation
WEAK
concept preface prelude theory
NOUN
discontinuance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break
STRONG
adjournment alternation cease cessation close closing desuetude discontinuation disjunction disruption ending finish intermission interruption separation stopping termination
WEAK
breakoff
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning commencement initiation introduction opening start
WEAK
continuation restarting retry
NOUN
end
Synonyms
STRONGEST
closure conclusion finish issue outcome resolution result retirement
STRONG
accomplishment achievement adjournment attainment cease cessation close closing consequence consummation culmination curtain denouement desuetude determination discontinuance execution expiration expiry finale finis fulfillment omega payoff perfection realization target termination terminus upshot wind-up
WEAK
bottom line last word sign-off wrap-up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
beginning commencement introduction origin source start
STRONG
frustration
WEAK
birth creation foundation
NOUN
ending
Synonyms
STRONGEST
closure completion denouement finale outcome period resolution
STRONG
catastrophe cessation close closing consummation culmination dissolution epilogue expiration finish lapse omega stop summation termination terminus upshot wane wind-up
WEAK
break breakoff coup de grace swan song
Antonyms
STRONGEST
beginning opening start
STRONG
commencement initiation introduction success
NOUN
finish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplishment defeat ending finale
STRONG
achievement acquirement acquisition annihilation attainment cease cessation close closing culmination curtain curtains death denouement end finis last ruin stop termination terminus wrap
WEAK
end of the line end of the road last stage wind-up winding-up wrap-up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
beginning opening start
STRONG
birth commencement creation failure forfeit
WEAK
initiation introduction
NOUN
stop
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bar block break conclusion pause
STRONG
barricade blockade cease cessation check close closing control cutoff discontinuation ending fence finish freeze hindrance layoff letup lull plug roadblock standstill stay stoppage termination wall
WEAK
blank wall breakoff brick wall grinding halt screeching halt
Antonyms
STRONGEST
continuation
STRONG
advance aid assistance beginning commencement go help initiation introduction opening start
NOUN
stopping point
Synonyms
WEAK
accomplishment achievement adjournment attainment bottom line cease cessation close closing closure completion conclusion consequence consummation culmination curtain denouement desuetude determination discontinuance end of the line ending execution expiration expiry finale finis finish fulfillment issue last word omega outcome payoff perfection period realization resolution result retirement sign-off stop target termination terminus upshot wind-up wrap-up
NOUN
termination
Synonyms
STRONGEST
completion expiry
STRONG
abortion ballgame cease cessation close conclusion consequence curtains discontinuation effect ending finale finis finish issue landing outcome payoff period result stop terminus
WEAK
breakoff cutoff end of the line kiss-off wrap-up
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning cause commencement continuation introduction opening origin source start
WEAK
initiation
NOUN
terminus
Synonyms
STRONG
accomplishment achievement adjournment attainment cease cessation close closing closure completion conclusion consequence consummation culmination curtain denouement desuetude determination discontinuance ending execution expiration expiry finale finis finish fulfillment issue omega outcome payoff perfection period realization resolution result retirement stop target termination upshot
WEAK
bottom line end of the line last word sign-off stopping point wind-up wrap-up
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning cause commencement continuation defeat failure forfeit frustration imperfection inception initiation introduction neglect opening origin source start unfulfillment worthlessness

Example Sentences

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Voting is “part of a package of pro-social behavior that is linked to desistance from crime.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 17, 2022

Rather, they use the threat of certain but nonsevere punishments to encourage people to find their own paths to desistance.

From Washington Post • Dec. 2, 2021

The most frequently cited desistance statistic is that around 80 percent of kids who experience gender dysphoria will go on to be cisgender adults.

From The Verge • Jul. 30, 2021

The idea that many trans kids will grow out of it is referred to in research as desistance.

From The Verge • Jul. 30, 2021

Not that mental activity which is spontaneous and enjoyable does the mischief; but that which is persevered in after a hot or aching head commands desistance.

From Essays on Education and Kindred Subjects Everyman's Library by Spencer, Herbert