Discontinue and Maintain

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Discontinue

Discontinue verb - To stop doing (something) permanently.
Usage example: we have discontinued the manufacture of that item
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Maintain is an antonym for discontinue.
Nearby Words: discontinuous, discontinuation, discontinuance, discontinuity, discontinuing

Maintain

Maintain verb - To keep in good condition.
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Discontinue is an antonym for maintain in topics: continue, keep up.
Nearby Words: maintained, maintaining, maintainable, maintainability
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