Definitions

terminate

[tur-muh-neyt] / ˈtɜr məˌneɪt /

VERB

stop, finish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolish abort adjourn annul cancel cease complete conclude cut off determine discharge discontinue dismiss dissolve eliminate expire halt put an end to recess restrict sack wrap up

STRONG

achieve bounce bound close confine define desist drop end extinguish fire issue lapse limit perfect prorogue result scratch scrub tether wrap

WEAK

bring to an end come to an end prorogate run out ultimate wind down wind up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept allow begin carry on commence continue employ encourage engage establish hire hold introduce keep keep on permit ratify start uphold welcome

STRONG

bear create free go on let go release restart schedule set up

WEAK

initiate open

Example Sentences

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Recognizing that women would now have to live under the restriction, DuBuisson wanted to make sure victims of rape and incest could terminate their pregnancies.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

After an initial three-month period, either party can terminate the deal with 90 days’ notice.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Artificial intelligence might terminate lots of jobs one day, especially in high tech, but there’s little evidence AI is already causing widespread layoffs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

On Wednesday, Jesse posted a lengthy statement that disclosed the couple’s decision to terminate the pregnancy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

My mom was the youngest of the lot, but when my grandmother was pregnant with her, she debated whether she should terminate the pregnancy.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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