Synonyms for cessation
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Noun
1. Interruption
interruption, death, stoppage, stop, pause, discontinuance, end, conclusion, close, hiatus, end point, moratorium, respite, intermission, suspension, interval, abeyance, lapse, rest, break, expiration, finish
Other
lull, surcease, desistence, ceasement rare
Definitions
- n. 1
A ceasing or discontinuance, for example of an action, whether temporary or final.
Forms
- Plural
- cessations → interruptions, deaths, stoppages, stops…
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Rest is a cessation of activity especially of wearying or painful activity. In the figurative sense, rest of mind, soul, conscience, is not mere cessation of activity, but a pleasing, tranquil relief from all painful and wearying activity; repose is even more deep, tranquil, and complete.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- conclusion We came to the conclusion that we should help him.
- interruption Discussion resumed after a short interruption.
- stoppage A soccer match lasts 90 minutes, without considering stoppage time.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| cessation | steady | |
| conclusion | falling | |
| interruption | steady | |
| stoppage | falling | |
| discontinuance | falling | |
| surcease | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- end1
- 4 letters
- stop1, rest1, lull1
- 5 letters
- death1, close1, break1, pause1, lapse1
- 6 letters
- finish2, hiatus3
- 7 letters
- respite2
- 8 letters
- interval3, stoppage2, abeyance3, surcease2
- 9 letters
- ceasement
- 10 letters
- conclusion3, suspension3, expiration4, moratorium5, desistence
- 12 letters
- interruption4, intermission4
- 14 letters
- discontinuance5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (finish2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- cessation