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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Busfield's lawyers have said the actor was being accused as an act of revenge after the children had been terminated from the series, which angered their mother.

From BBC

So first and foremost, respect your cleaning lady by being honest and terminate the professional relationship — and also stay true to your own convictions and respect your relationship with yourself.

From MarketWatch

The government said that Lewandowski had terminated his contracts before taking office.

From Barron's

Earlier on Tuesday it was disclosed that Mr Flatley has now formally terminated his contract with the firm over staging Lord of the Dance.

From BBC

Main Street missed some payments, prompting all nine of its MLB franchise partners to terminate their deals and start weighing other options.

From The Wall Street Journal

terminate

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