Discontinue Synonyms and Antonyms

dĭskən-tĭnyo͝o
To prevent the occurrence or continuation of a movement, action, or operation
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. arrest
  2. belay
  3. cease
  4. check
  5. halt
  6. stall
  7. stay
  8. stop
  9. surcease
To come to a cessation
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. arrest
  2. belay
  3. cease
  4. check
  5. halt
  6. leave off
  7. quit
  8. stall
  9. stop
  10. surcease
Antonyms:
  1. continue
To cease trying to accomplish or continue
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. abandon
  2. break off
  3. desist
  4. give up
  5. leave off
  6. quit
  7. relinquish
  8. remit
  9. stop
  10. swear off
  11. lay off
To stop doing or providing (something); end or abandon:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. stop
Synonyms:
(Noun)
  1. cessation
  2. desistance
  3. desuetude
  4. discontinuance
  5. intermission
  6. interruption
  7. obsolescence
  8. prorogation
  9. removal
  10. sine die
  11. termination

Words Related to Discontinue

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Discontinue Sentence Examples

  • Goldsmith alleged that in the latter year he was offered £ 200,000 by Napoleon to discontinue his attacks.

  • If this happens, discontinue use or reduce the dose.

  • Discontinue using any product that worsens your condition.

  • In May 1695 he had been ordered to discontinue his attendance at the council.

  • I also suggest you discontinue administering mineral oil, and instead add either a few drops of fresh fish oil or wheat germ oil to your pet's food three times a week.

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