cesser de

Definitions of cesser de
  1. verb
    put an end to a state or an activity
    synonyms: arrêter, finir, mettre fin, terminer
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    antonyms:
    continuer, poursuivre
    keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
    avancer, continuer, poursuivre
    move ahead; travel onward in time or space
    continuer
    continue a certain state, condition, or activity
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    abandonner, laisser tomber
    stop pursuing or acting
    cesser d'émettre, terminer l'émission
    cease broadcasting; get off the air; as of radio stations
    se replier, se retirer
    withdraw from active participation
    couper, interrompre
    stem the flow of
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