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DESIST Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word desist. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For DESIST

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continue
verbv
verb

• continue a certain state, condition, or activity

• continue talking

• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

• move ahead; travel onward in time or space

• allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

• do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop

• continue after an interruption

• continue in a place, position, or situation

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• exist over a prolonged period of time

endure
verbv
verb

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

• face and withstand with courage

• continue to live and avoid dying

• undergo or be subjected to

• last and be usable

• persist for a specified period of time

• continue to exist

persevere
verbv
verb

• be persistent, refuse to stop

persist
verbv
verb

• continue to exist

• be persistent, refuse to stop

• stay behind

proceed
verbv
verb

• continue talking

• move ahead; travel onward in time or space

• follow a procedure or take a course

• follow a certain course

• continue a certain state, condition, or activity

keep going
verb

• continue uninterrupted

• suffice for a period between two points

• be a regular customer or client of

press on
verb

• continue moving forward

push forward
verbv
verb

• push one's way

Alternatives for CONTINUE

Alternatives for ENDURE

Alternatives for PERSEVERE

Alternatives for PERSIST

Alternatives for PROCEED

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