desistere

Definitions of desistere
  1. verb
    put an end to a state or an activity
    synonyms: arrestarsi, cessare, fermarsi, scaricarsi, smettere
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    antonyms:
    tirare avanti
    keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
    andare avanti, avanzare, procedere, proseguire
    move ahead; travel onward in time or space
    continuare, proseguire, seguitare
    continue a certain state, condition, or activity
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  2. verb
    be relaxed
    synonyms: demordere
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    type of:
    essere
    have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
  3. verb
    release, as from one's grip
    synonyms: demordere
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    types:
    dimettere
    release from military service
    disinnestare
    release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
  4. verb
    to assemble in proper sequence
    synonyms: collazionare, collezionare, esigere, recedere, reclamare, rinunciare, riscuotere
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    type of:
    disporre, ordinare
    bring order to or into
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