Cessation and Standoff

Cessation

Cessation noun - The stopping of a process or activity.

Standoff and cessation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Standoff" instead a noun "Cessation".

Nearby Word: cession

Standoff

Standoff noun - A situation in which neither participant in a contest, competition, or struggle comes out ahead of the other.

Cessation and standoff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cessation" instead a noun "Standoff".
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