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 Definitions of desist  [ɪˈzɪst, -ˈsɪst]  

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Definition of 'desist' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.i.) desist
to cease, as from some action or proceeding; stop.

Etymology:  (1425–75; < OF desister < L dēsistere to leave off)

Definition of 'desist' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) abstain, refrain, desist
choose not to consume
"I abstain from alcohol"
Definition of 'desist' Webster Dictionary 

1. (verb) desist
to cease to proceed or act; to stop; to forbear; -- often with from

'desist' - Nearby Entries  

desire  desire to know  desirous  desist  desk clerk  desk-bound  deskbound  



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