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DESIST

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Desist.

Desist - as a verb

Choose not to consume

Example: "I abstain from alcohol"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abstainrefrain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The police ordered the protesters to desist from blocking the road."
"Despite the warnings, he did not desist from making offensive comments."
"The court ordered the company to desist from selling counterfeit products."
"She sent a letter asking her neighbor to desist from playing loud music late at night."
"The teacher warned the students to desist from cheating on the exam."
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Word Game Points

Is DESIST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, desist is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESIST has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is DESIST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, desist is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESIST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is DESIST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, desist is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESIST has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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