Desist – To stop doing something

(Pronounced dih-sist)

To remember the definition of the word desist, use the following mnemonic:

She disrespected my sister (desist). I've got to stop her doing that.

She disrespected my sister (desist). I've got to stop her doing that.

Examples of desist in a sentence

She wished to desist their communication.

I wanted him to desist his actions.

The company called me to desist talking about the mistreatment I endured.