Cessation
Cessation noun - The stopping of a process or activity.
Separation and cessation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Separation" instead a noun "Cessation".
Nearby Word: cession
Separation
Separation noun - Law) the cessation of cohabitation of man and wife (either by mutual agreement or under a court order.
Cessation and separation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cessation" instead a noun "Separation".
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| complete | complete cessation | complete separation |
| utter | utter cessation | utter separation |
| total | total cessation | total separation |
| abrupt | abrupt cessation | abrupt separation |
| Other adjectives: subsequent. | ||
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