Adjourn and Desist

Adjourn

Adjourn verb - To bring to a formal close for a period of time.

Desist and adjourn are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Desist" instead a verb "Adjourn".

Nearby Words: adjournment, adjourning

Desist

Desist verb - Choose not to consume.

Adjourn and desist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Adjourn" instead a verb "Desist".

Nearby Words: desisted, desisting
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