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Words and phrases that have a meaning related to desist:   (16 results)

Synonyms:
abstain, refrain

More specific:
avoid, fast, forgo, give up, keep off, mortify, subdue

Often used in the same context:
cease

Antonyms:
consume, have, ingest, take, take in

Appears in the definition of:
dissuasion



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