Give up
Give up verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.
To quit
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Here, she meets Freddy Eynsford-Hill who instantly falls for her in spite of and, in part, because of these flaws.The embarrassing incident at Ascot prompts Colonel Pickering to advise Higgins to quit and give up the bet.
Source: Film / My Fair Lady - Bill McNeil on NewsRadio had to quit cigarettes, so Dave promises to give up coffee along with him.
Source: Must Have Nicotine - Danny wants Mindy to quit her job and become a housewife and raise their large family, however Mindy doesn't want to give up her new fertility clinic.
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