desistance Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- conclude
- put-the-kibosh-on
- leave-off
- suspend
- drop
- can
- give-over
- delay
- discontinue
- have-done-with
- cut-out
- break-off
- knock-off
- pack-up-or-in-
- break-up
- close-down-
- break
- shut-off
- finish
Weak:
desistance Meaning
desistance (n.)
The act or state of desisting; cessation.
desistance Sentence Examples
- The desistance of rainfall brought relief to the flood-affected areas.
- The desistance of the protests indicated a resolution to the conflict.
- After years of addiction, his desistance from drugs marked a turning point in his life.
- The judge commended the defendant for their desistance from criminal behavior.
- The desistance of the construction work allowed the neighborhood to return to peace and quiet.
- The desistance of the noise pollution in the area was welcomed by local residents.
- The counselor provided support to individuals seeking desistance from harmful habits.
- The desistance of the pandemic restrictions signaled a return to normalcy for many.
- The desistance of the company's expansion plans was met with disappointment by investors.
- The desistance of the strike brought relief to both management and employees.
FAQs About the word desistance
The act or state of desisting; cessation.
lay off, quit, halt, cut off,stop, cease, end, conclude, put the kibosh on, leave off
run on, keep up, proceed, carry on, keep up,continue, proceed, carry on, run on, continue
The desistance of rainfall brought relief to the flood-affected areas.
The desistance of the protests indicated a resolution to the conflict.
After years of addiction, his desistance from drugs marked a turning point in his life.
The judge commended the defendant for their desistance from criminal behavior.
