Call off
Call off verb - To put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to).
Usage example: called off the party after half of those invited couldn't make it
Stop
Stop verb - To bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Decapitated Army: Subverted, as neither of the two alien races will stop fighting if their leader is taken out, and the Final Boss even discusses the trope with you, reminding you that only a word from him will call off the Alpha Strike.
Source: Video Game / Iji - However, in his Evil Gloating, he gets carried away and adds "I'm certainly not going to do it." Sherlock then realizes that Moriarty himself can call off the snipers, and convinces him that he'll do whatever it takes to make him stop the executions.
Source: Villain Ball -
Despite orders, despite being thrown out of M9 and anyone free to kill him with impunity (not least the businessman), Drake doesn't stop until he forces the businessman into a position where he has to call off the terrorists.
Source: Series / Danger Man
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