Synonyms for surcease

Most common

cease

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Verb

Noun

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To come to an end; to desist.

2. n. 1

   Cessation; stop, stopping; end. Respite, intermission.

Forms

Plural

surceases → cessations…

Past participle

surceased
e.g. surceased → ceased, desisted…

Example sentences

• cease Very few countries could cease trading with China.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

cease¹

6 letters

desist²

9 letters

cessation³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (desist² = 2 syllables).