Cease and Hold fast

Opposite meaning terms

Cease verb - To come to an end.

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Hold fast is an antonym for cease.

Nearby Words: ceaseless, ceased, ceasing

Hold fast verb - Stick to firmly.

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Cease is an antonym for hold fast in topics: continue, keep at.

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