cessation

[se-sey-shuhn] / sɛˈseɪ ʃən /

NOUN

ending

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 desistance grinding halt halting letup screaming halt time off

Antonyms

STRONG

action activity advance beginning commencement continuation continuity go initiation introduction opening persistence start

Example Sentences

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"I call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and de-escalation. Failing to do so risks a wider regional conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability."

From BBC

The UN's peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, Unmiss, has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Jonglei and other areas experiencing violence in the country.

From BBC

The 37 NGOs "were formally notified that their licenses would be revoked as of January 1, 2026, and that they must complete the cessation of their activities by March 1, 2026," the ministry said Thursday.

From Barron's

"What we did not expect was to see it was nearing maturity with clear evidence of the cessation of growth!"

From Science Daily

The prospect of ending the war depended on Russia's readiness to take "steps towards de-escalation and cessation of killing", the statement added.

From BBC

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