Desist - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |dɪˈzɪst|  American pronunciation of the word desist
Brit.  |dɪˈzɪst|  British pronunciation of the word desist

verb

- choose not to consume (syn: abstain, refrain)

Extra examples

Despite orders from the police, the protesters would not desist.

You must forthwith desist from all and any activities in that direction.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: desist
he/she/it: desists
present participle: desisting
past tense: desisted
past participle: desisted
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