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.
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