Cease and Stand up

Opposite meaning terms

Cease verb - To come to an end.

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Stand up is an antonym for cease.

Nearby Words: ceaseless, ceased, ceasing

Stand up verb - To withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval.

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Cease is an antonym for stand up in topics: continue, continue to live.

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