desist
word
Definition
To stop doing something, especially because someone has asked you to, or because it is difficult or not allowed.
Usage & Nuances
"Desist" is formal and often used in legal or official contexts. Common in the phrase "cease and desist." Rarely used in everyday conversation; "stop" or "give up" are more casual alternatives.
Spanish: desistir - renunciarPortuguese (BR): desistir - pararPortuguese (PT): desistir - pararChinese (Simplified): 停止 - 放弃Chinese (Traditional): 停止 - 放棄Hindi: रुक जाना - छोड़ देनाArabic: التوقف - الإقلاعBengali: বিরত থাকা - থামা (প্রসঙ্গ অনুযায়ী)Russian: прекращать - воздерживатьсяJapanese: やめる - 差し控えるVietnamese: ngừng - thôi - chấm dứtKorean: 중단하다 - 그만두다Turkish: vazgeçmek - durmakUrdu: باز آنا - رک جاناIndonesian: berhenti - menghentikan diri
Example Sentences
Please desist from making loud noises.
basic
The students were told to desist from cheating during the exam.
basic
You must desist from using your phone here.
basic
Despite repeated warnings, he wouldn't desist from entering the restricted area.
natural
They eventually desisted after realizing it was pointless.
natural
A 'cease and desist' letter was sent to stop further actions.
natural