Cut and Desist

Cut

Cut verb - To penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife).

Desist and cut are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Desist" instead a verb "Cut".

Nearby Words: cutting, cutter, cutout

Desist

Desist verb - Choose not to consume.

Cut and desist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cut" instead a verb "Desist".

Nearby Words: desisted, desisting

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • No Animals Were Harmed Adam had a rough cut of footage and showed the clip during a college lecture, until he received a 'cease and desist' order from Discovery.
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