Desist and Pause

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Desist

Desist verb - Choose not to consume.

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Pause is a synonym for desist in stop topic. In some cases you can use "Pause" instead a verb "Desist".

Nearby Words: desisted, desisting

Pause

Pause verb - To come to a temporary halt in one's activity.

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Desist is a synonym for pause in stop topic. You can use "Desist" instead a verb "Pause", if it concerns topics such as adjourn, wait, cease, stop briefly.

Nearby Words: paused, pausing

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