Synonyms for desistence
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of desisting, especially desisting from criminal activity.
Forms
- Plural
- desistences → cessations…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| desistence | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- cessation3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (cessation3 = 3 syllables).