Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Cease

• (v. i.) To come to an end; to stop; to leave off or give over; to desist; as, the noise ceased.
• (v. i.) To be wanting; to fail; to pass away.
• (v. t.) To put a stop to; to bring to an end.
• (n.) Extinction.

Synonyms of Cease

• Discontinue
• Stop
• Give Up
• Quit
• Lay Off
• End
• Stop
• Finish
• Terminate

Antonyms of Cease

• Continue
• Begin

Homophones of Cease

• Cece
• Siess